Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

Chapter 248: Beat the 76ers!Ranked first in combat power rankings!After Lu Shuai left, the east became stronger and the west became weaker?

In the second quarter, Lu Yong sent Felton, JR Smith, Bazemore, Turkoglu, and Green.

Turkoglu rested for a while in the first quarter, and came back with a substitute in this quarter to act as a forward organizer.

Lu Yong sent a small lineup, with Draymond, who is just over two meters tall, playing center. Although he will sacrifice a certain height to protect the frame, the Knicks can do better in assisting defense and fast break counterattacks. The 76ers' substitute center is Lavoy Allen, who is 2 meters tall and has average offensive ability. Green has no pressure on him and doesn't have to worry about being blown up at the basket.

Lu Yong continues to try various lineup combinations during the regular season. He hopes that the Knicks can become a diversified team and have more options when facing strong opponents in the playoffs to avoid being targeted by opponents.

At the small forward position, Bazemore can not only shoot three-pointers, but he can also switch from the first position to the fourth position if necessary, which can greatly improve the Knicks' defense.

This lineup is very flexible on the court. Green, as the center, often runs outside, shorting the 76ers penalty area, helping his teammates attack the basket more easily. Facing Nick Young's defense, JR Smith can hold the ball and play in isolation. He can break through or shoot with ease, and his shooting percentage is very guaranteed.

In Lu Yong's previous life, fans always liked to classify JR Smith and Nick Young as the same type of players, but in fact, in addition to their love of singles, the difference between the two in offensive skills is still very big. JR-Smith is far stronger than Nick Young in terms of physical fitness and explosive power. He has an advantage in one-on-one singles. This is why he has won the Sixth Man of the Year award in his career, but Nick Young has not.

Facing Nick Young's one-on-one defense, JR Smith can use his explosive power to get past his opponent in one step, and he can also fake moves to open up space and then make pull-up jumpers, showing very calmly.

In this quarter, except for a dribbling hit on his foot during a fast break counterattack and a mistake, JR Smith performed perfectly the rest of the time. He scored in several one-on-one singles and scored 9 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in a single quarter. .

Green, who played at the center position, also performed very well. He did not fall behind in the face of Lavoy Allen, and even sent a nail-biting block on the defensive end, which greatly boosted Bo's morale.In the entire second quarter, Green only took one shot and scored 2 points, but he grabbed 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. His defensive role was very important.

The 76ers' two substitute insiders, Allen and Kwame Brown, are both blue-collar workers with rough offensive skills and no offensive dominance at all.

Kwame Brown has height, but his slow movement speed and buttery hands make him very inefficient after cutting. He made 3 of 0 shots in a single quarter, did not score a point, and only recorded 3 rebounds and 2 fouls.

This guy is actually a pretty good role player, but he was put under too much pressure by Jordan as the No. [-] pick. His self-confidence has been almost eroded, and he failed to perform as people expected.If Kwame Brown was just an ordinary first-round pick, his prospects might be better, and at least he wouldn't have to worry about being scolded.

As JR Smith teamed up with Felton to hit a climax, the point difference quickly widened to 20 points. Coach Brown called a timeout midway, but unfortunately the effect was average. It was not until the main lineup came back that the point difference was barely recovered.

At halftime, the Knicks led 69 to 50, and the game entered garbage time early.

The New York fans at the scene stood up from their seats and cheered wildly. They pressed last season's defending champion under their bodies and rubbed them wildly. It felt really good.

The 76ers are much weaker than last season. Even if they face the league's underdogs, they can't guarantee a win. They can't defend against the Knicks and can only be beaten passively.

The trident composed of Thomas Jr., Jrue Holiday, and Richardson is not stable enough. Taken individually, they are indeed good scorers, but together they stretch the hips and fail to show 1+1+ at all. 1=3 level.

Inside, Hawes starts the game, and his offense is better than before. However, Garnett's condition has declined too quickly this year, and he is really only left with the iron-blooded jump shot.After Brown took charge, the 76ers were weakening at a speed visible to the naked eye, and whether they could keep their playoff spot was a question.

In the second half, in order to catch up with the score, Brown directly sent out a small lineup, letting the 1-meter-tall Richardson play power forward, trying to solve the problem with offense.

Lu Yong didn't panic when he saw this posture, and simply started attacking with the 76ers.

The strongest offensive lineup of Deron Williams, J.R. Smith, Anthony, Turkoglu, and Stoudemire was deployed, and the second half was full of firepower.

Anthony's one-on-one singles against Nick Young was like educating college students. He cut melons and vegetables in a positional battle. He was proficient in three-pointers, mid-range shots, and breakthroughs. He led the team to an advantage early on.

"Little Bully" Stoudemire is also very good. After the pick-and-roll, he cuts down the air to beat Hawes. The crushing physical talent cannot be made up for by experience. When Stoudemire, this beast, rushes, Hawes I can only look at the ocean and sigh.

这节斯塔德迈尔得了10分4篮板，三节轰下28分9篮板1助攻2盖帽，安东尼同样不甘示弱，三节砍下30分5篮板2助攻，两人命中率都在50%以上。

After three quarters, the game completely lost its suspense. All the 76ers players were in low morale, with their heads hanging down and looking listless.

Coach Brown is quite passionate. He doesn't want to be a salty fish when the team is behind by a big score. During the break, he spits at the players. He uses a set of Chinese quintessence and is so crazy that he almost doesn't have sex with the grumpy Garnett.

Brown took over the defending champion for the first time in his career when he coached an NBA team. His starting point was enviable, and he was also under great pressure. He often had verbal conflicts and disagreements with players.

Garnett might have accommodated his championship coach Lu Yong for the sake of the championship, but facing Brown, a rookie coach, he would not tolerate his bad temper and would quarrel whenever he disagreed, causing Brown to lose any face.

In the final quarter, Lu Yong did not let Anthony, Stoudemire and other main players play. Although garbage time is a good opportunity to brush up data, too much data can easily affect reputation. Anthony's goal this season is to strive for MVP and impression points. Still very important.

In addition, although Lu Yong doesn't have much affection for the Philadelphia 76ers, after all, it is the team he personally led last season, so he still has to give him the face he deserves. If he beats the 76ers too hard, the news probably won't mention it tomorrow. He has nothing nice to say.

Lu Yong originally planned to let Anthony go all out to score points tonight, but he didn't expect the 76ers to be so weak. The battle ended in the third quarter, and the main force had no chance to play more.

It is indeed not easy to break Kobe's record of 81 points in a single game. In addition to his own strength, he also has to consider his opponents.After all, Kobe's 81 points to slay the dragon were not obtained in garbage time, and the gold content is still quite high.

Both sides sent substitutes to fight, and the 76ers kept Nick Young to lead the substitutes. It seemed that they wanted to take the opportunity to chase points, so that the loss would not be too ugly.

However, even if Nick Young stayed on the court, the 76ers were still overwhelmed by the Knicks and had no power to fight back.

The five people sent by Lu Yong are: Felton, Bazemore, Novak, Green and McGee.He doesn't seem to have much strength, but he is very good at both ends of the offense and defense. He is enough to play in the 76ers' third lineup.

Green is responsible for dealing cards at the top of the arc, Felton and McGee play pick-and-rolls in the middle, and the other two stand outside the three-point line to open up space and play the role of three-point killers.Novak's three-point shooting percentage is astonishingly high, and he can maximize the space just by standing on the outside.He faced role player Damien Wilkins, who was already facing elimination from the league. His defensive efforts were useless and it was difficult to get around the screen in time.

After the pick-and-roll, Novak receives the pass and shoots. He only does this one thing on the court.In the last quarter, Novak took 5 shots from outside the three-point line, scored 3 goals, and scored 9 points in a single quarter.

The 76ers substitutes have long since lost their fighting spirit. Even the leading scorer on the field, Nick Young, was miserably guarded by Bazemore. He made 7 of 1 shots and 2 of 2 free throws. He only scored 4 points in a single quarter and his shooting percentage was low. Poor.

At the end, 132 to 101, the Knicks defeated the 76ers at home, winning by 31 points.

The Knicks, who scored their highest score of the season, made headlines that night and showed the league their powerful offensive firepower.

At the press conference, the Knicks players did not do anything to add insult to injury. The performance of the 76ers players will naturally be evaluated by the media and fans. There is no need for them to ridicule their opponents.

A reporter interviewed Lu Yong and asked him to evaluate the Knicks. Lu Yong responded in a "Versailles" way: "This Knicks is the strongest team I have ever led in terms of overall strength. I am afraid that only the SuperSonics in the championship season We can have a fight. The team has stars, veterans and potential newcomers at the same time. I like this lineup very much. Just like when coaching the Sonics, our biggest opponent is not the enemy, but injuries."

The reporter asked: "You are the coach in the league who likes to rest the main players the most. Will you rest the main players on a large scale this season?"

"Of course, if the stars' physical fitness declines and they struggle to perform on the court, I will let them get sufficient rest. Only by facing the playoffs with their best side can the Knicks go further and boldly chase the coveted championship."

Another reporter asked: "Anthony scored 30 points in just three quarters. In addition to leading the scoring list, he is also far ahead in the MVP rankings and All-Star voting. What are your expectations for him this season?" ?”

Lu Yong smiled and said: "To be honest, when I first coached the Knicks, my expectation for Anthony was to win the scoring title. However, as the season progressed, I found that the goal I set for Anthony was too low. He deserves Looking down at the league from a higher position, whether MVP or All-Star voting leader, he deserves this honor."

The next morning, ESPN announced the new strength rankings. The Knicks topped the list with a record of 18 wins and 3 losses, the Heat ranked second with 16 wins and 4 losses, and the Spurs ranked third with 15 wins and 4 losses. Bit.

No. 4 is the Pacers, with 15 wins and 6 losses. Although they were beaten violently by the Knicks at the beginning, they still achieved the third place record in the Eastern Conference with their outstanding performance on both offense and defense, and their strength is good.

For two consecutive seasons, the Clippers, who have been favored by fans, have been ranked fifth, with a record of 14 wins and 7 losses. Making the playoffs is a sure thing, but hitting the championship always feels a bit uninteresting.

The Clippers actually made a number of reinforcements to their lineup during the offseason. Whether they signed Matt Barnes or Crawford, they greatly improved the Clippers' outside strength. However, Paul has never been able to lead the team more as the team leader. Furthermore, this is destined to be an indelible sorrow for his career.

Of course, the most unlucky team this season is definitely the Bulls. They had the best record in the league last season. As a result, star Rose had a season-ending surgery in the offseason. This year, they went from being the favorite to win the championship to being an average player. The team currently has a record of 13 wins and 10, ranking only sixth in the Eastern Conference.

Even if this Bulls lineup makes it to the playoffs, without Rose to break through and score at critical moments, it will be difficult to beat anyone in the first round. If it can avoid being swept out 4-0, even if it succeeds, the chance of reaching the second round is pitifully small. .

Therefore, Lu Yong did not pay attention to his old rival Bulls at all this year. The only threats to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference are the Heat and the unreasonable "win the strong and lose the weak" Hawks. Even the third-ranked Pacers, Lu Yong Never took it to heart.

On the 16th, the Knicks played against the Bucks at home.

状态出色的巴特勒打了33分钟，14投9中，三分球4中2，罚球3中3，得到23分6篮板3助攻1抢断，再现经典战役。

Anthony was not lenient against Cameroon's Prince Mbah a Moute. He played 34 minutes, making 21 of 10 shots, 6 of 2 three-pointers, 7 of 7 free throws, scoring 29 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, with a shooting percentage of nearly 50%.

Mbah a Moute's defensive ability is actually very good, but he has never been selected for the best defensive team in his career. Facing a star of Anthony's level will definitely suffer. Being beaten is not a big deal.

The main players played steadily, and the Knicks easily defeated the Bucks, 121 to 102, another massacre.

德隆-威廉姆斯贡献17分3篮板11助攻，斯塔德迈尔18分7篮板2盖帽，两人都是尼克斯的赢球功臣。

Jennings, the Bucks' leading scorer, was severely beaten. He played 36 minutes, making 17 of 5 shots, 7 of 1 three-pointers, only 11 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and had the team's most 5 turnovers.

Monta Ellis also failed to live up to expectations. He was also restricted against Butler, shooting less than 40% from the field and contributing 16 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. His strength has seriously declined since his peak, and he is no longer as brave as he was in the past.

18日对阵达拉斯小牛，巴特勒继续爆发，13投8中，三分3中1，罚球5中5，得到22分5篮板2助攻3抢断，打爆了08年首轮3号秀OJ-梅奥。

The only embarrassing thing is Anthony. His performance was sluggish. He only hit 22 goals in 6 shots, with a shooting percentage of less than 30%. Including free throws, he only scored 16 points and 7 rebounds.

However, although Anthony felt poor in this game, he hit two consecutive turnaround jumpers in the final quarter to ensure that the Knicks retained the victory, narrowly defeating the Mavericks 106 to 101.

Turkoglu also broke out, playing 28 minutes, making 11 of 7 shots, 8 of 6 three-pointers, and contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal. The Turkish magician showed his fangs.

After this game, the Knicks defeated the Pistons and Trail Blazers one after another. It was not until they lost to the Celtics in an away game on the 23rd that their longest nine-game winning streak of the season was ended.

The next game is the Christmas Day game, and the league has arranged the Knicks VS Lakers.

This game is too full of gimmicks. The Big Three of New York battle the Big Four of the Lakers, and the visual effect it brings to fans is comparable to that of the All-Stars.

During the offseason, the Lakers introduced Howard, Nash and Antawn Jamison. In addition to the team's Kobe, Pau Gasol and Artest, this Lakers has six players selected to the All-NBA Team. With a star-studded lineup, everyone wants to see how the Knicks will respond and whether they can defeat this luxury battleship from Los Angeles just like they defeated the Sonics.

Even though the Lakers' record has been tepid since the start of the game, no team in the league dares to look down upon them. This is the psychological pressure caused by the star effect.

Anthony is under a lot of pressure now. After many years, he is finally going to take action on Kobe!
(End of this chapter)