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Chapter 253 Sparkling Madison!65 points in a single game!Anthony's peak moment!

In the second quarter, Lu Yong gave Anthony a break and sent in Felton, Butler, Bazemore, Novak, and McGee.

Tyson Chandler is resting this time, and the Knicks don't have to go all out to deal with the underdogs at home, so it doesn't hurt to rest one of their generals.

The most versatile player on the Suns' bench is Michael Beasley, nicknamed "Big Thigh". This season he averaged 10 points, 4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He is very capable.

The substitute power forward was Novak instead of Green. Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Lu Yong was letting off steam, allowing Beasley, the offensive strong point, to take advantage and ensure that the Knicks would not ruin the game in one wave.

Bi Tama lived up to expectations, seizing the opportunity to lead the Suns in a single, and the point difference was further widened.

Beasley will not hold anything back when he comes on the court. This guy wishes his personal data could be better, and his teammates in positional battles would not even think of receiving a pass from him.If he can lead his team to defeat the league's No. [-] player, his value will skyrocket, greatly increasing his chances of signing a big contract when his contract expires this summer.

Director Zhang saw confusion written on his face when he saw the Knicks' second team being suppressed by the Suns. "The Knicks played so poorly today. They didn't take advantage of the team's lineup at all. They relied entirely on Anthony's singles to score. This kind of messy offensive tactics is different from the Knicks in the past. What is Lu Shuai thinking in his head? No one knows, he hasn’t called a timeout tonight.”

Su Qun pushed up the glasses on the bridge of his nose and said: "The Knicks played a little abnormally tonight. The second team relied entirely on offense to compete with the Suns, and the energy invested on the defensive end was very limited. Although the Knicks suffered in the first two games It’s a losing streak, but the tactical execution is not comparable to this one.”

The Knicks continued to guard man-to-man marking. In addition to Beasley's individual singles, the Suns substitute scored 8 points in a row. Telfair and Kendall Marshall on the back line also hit three-pointers one after another.

In order to strengthen the offense, Gentry did not use Markieff Morris. He is an offensive person and never relies on defense to win games.

The Suns' bench was like taking stimulants in this quarter, quickly widening the point difference to double digits.

Lu Yong sat on the sidelines and remained unhurried. He did not call a timeout or make substitutions, and quietly observed the trend of the game.

He is not worried about the Suns taking away the game in a wave. Tonight, he obviously did not seriously fight to help Anthony score points. The Knicks are accumulating strength and waiting for Anthony to explode.

In the game where Anthony scored 33 points in a single quarter, he felt as cold as a rookie in the first half. It was not until the third quarter that he broke out and took away the Timberwolves. It was still early before the end of the game, and the Knicks had enough time to exert their strength.

Beasley broke out today. He quickly scored 12 points off the bench and was unstoppable in one-on-one singles.

When he once again succeeded in defeating Novak alone, the guy actually pulled him up with an arrogant look on his face and returned to the defense with a step that he didn't recognize. He never thought about why the Knicks let Novak guard him, neither using Green nor Green. Double team.

Lu Yong sat quietly on the court and watched him pretend to be X. He waited until the official timeout, then gathered the players together and said: "Don't worry, everyone, it is easy to catch up with this point behind. Don't have any psychological pressure when shooting. If we take the chance boldly, I believe we will win tonight.”

The Knicks' ability to achieve the league's best record depends not only on the stars, but also on the unity of the locker room atmosphere. As long as Lu Yong opens his mouth, there seems to be nothing he can't solve, and the effect is comparable to a tranquilizer.

The players nodded slightly after hearing this. There was still some pressure on their shoulders, but now they relaxed.The strength of the Suns and the Knicks are not on the same line. There is nothing to worry about falling behind. The Knicks who go all out must be the best team in the league.

Anthony had rested for more than 5 minutes. Now that his strength had recovered, Lu Yong brought him back to the court.

The timeout ended, and the Knicks' five players were Felton, Butler, Anthony, Turkoglu, and Stoudemire.

Lu Yong reached out and called Butler to his side and whispered: "Jimmy, your task today is to defend. Pay attention to Anthony's defensive position and relieve him of some pressure on the defensive end."

"Understood, coach, I will play the role of a defensive sharp knife." Butler said decisively.

He knows that Lu Yong is determined to help Anthony score a high score tonight. His biggest task on the field is to help defend Anthony, reduce his defensive pressure, and prevent Anthony from wasting too much energy on defense.

Today, no one in the Knicks will try to steal the limelight from Anthony. Everyone can still tell the difference between a full meal and a full meal.

Others also roughly understood Lu Yong's thoughts and were willing to cooperate.

In order to strengthen the defense, Lu Yong did not send JR Smith. It was time for Butler to play.

If they really lose to the Suns in the end, even if Anthony scores 60 points tonight, it won't look good. Even if Lu Yong has confidence in the players, he has to save his backup in advance.

As Lu Yong expected, the Knicks quickly found the backbone of their offense after Anthony returned. Coupled with Butler's defense and interference, the team immediately hit a climax and quickly narrowed the double-digit point difference.

The Suns' offense relies entirely on touch, and the role players' shooting outside is not stable enough. As soon as the Knicks stepped up their defensive intensity, the Suns' offensive efficiency on the outside dropped.The big center Gortatra can open up space when he plays pick-and-rolls on the outside. If he is misplaced, he will not be able to make waves, and his offensive firepower is limited.

Beasley stayed on the court and continued to play, but the Knicks obviously strengthened their defense against him. It was not easy for Beasley to score at this moment.

On the offensive end, the Knicks players' position battles spread out in all directions, creating space for Anthony to play singles. After he came on the court, he hit many one-on-one singles. His turn-over jumpers on both sides of the free throw line were perfect. Smooth.

Anthony, who has a hot touch, does not need fancy offensive skills. He can dominate the game with a three-threat jumper alone. The forward singles king is not just a boast.

At halftime, the two teams were tied at 62-62.

安东尼这节打了7分半钟，得到11分，半场轰出32分4篮板2助攻。

In the third quarter, the Knicks continued their singles tactics, and the other four players opened up to provide Anthony with singles space.

"Little Bully" Stoudemire would also go to the top of the key to cover him from time to time. Anthony played very comfortably on the court.

Tonight, Anthony broke out completely. As soon as he came back in the second half, he made two consecutive three-pointers and led the team to take the lead.

Gentry stood on the sidelines sweating anxiously. He made a serious mistake when hiring. He actually reused Beasley, who performed well in the first half, and replaced Scola, who could open up the space.

Although Beasley can score in isolation, the starting point of the Suns' starting offense is "Little Nash" Dragic. When Beasley does not have the ball in his hand, his efficiency plummets when he is used as a cutter after the pick-and-roll, and his tactical effect is reduced. Not as good as Scola.

Beasley is more suitable to come off the bench and be the sixth man, holding the ball and grabbing points in singles in chaotic battles. If he is allowed to run tactics, Beasley's contribution to the team will be negative.

With Beasley playing around on the court, the Suns quickly fell behind. Gentry had no choice but to replace Beasley and let Scola return.

Scola's offensive level is good, and positional battles can open up space, but his defense is also poor, and the Suns still cannot prevent Anthony's singles.Anthony came out firing in the second half and played like crazy against the Suns. Whether he was facing Dudley, Shannon Brown or Scola after a mismatch, he could easily get a shot.

这节他砍下了18分，三节得到50分6篮板3助攻2抢断，命中率超过50%。

The Knicks led the Suns by 98 points entering the final quarter, 90-8.

The star player scored 50 points in three quarters, and the atmosphere at the Knicks' home court was pushed to its peak. The fans stood up and roared in excitement.

Whenever Anthony steps to the free throw line, all the fans stand up and shout "MVP" loudly. The scene is very spectacular.

There is no doubt that Anthony's performance this season has completely conquered New York. Ten years after entering the league, he is ushering in the peak of his career with a brand new image.

In the final quarter, Anthony continued to play.

He is more excited than anyone else now. He can't feel the physical fatigue at all. He just wants to score points with all his strength and set a new record.

Suns head coach Gentry looked at Anthony with a dark look on his face, and he was already planning to give up the game.

Although the team was not far behind, if they continued to play at this pace, he always felt like he was going to be a loser. The strong uneasiness made him feel like he was sitting on acupuncture.

It’s not that Gentry never thought about strengthening the defense and sent two players to flank Anthony. The tactics arranged by Lu Yong were really too cunning. The weak side opened up and used a cross screen to create a single space for Anthony. No matter how the Suns made up for it, there were loopholes.This is not only a gap in strength between the two teams, but also a game between the head coaches. Obviously, Lu Yong's tactical skills completely beat Gentry.

Dudley gritted his teeth and followed Anthony closely, but unfortunately the effect was mediocre and he was beaten into a sieve tonight.

Even a bad guy like Dudley can't guard Anthony, let alone the rest of the Suns. He can only be passively beaten when he is out of position, and it is difficult to guard him without fouling.

Shannon Brown has great physical fitness, but he is only 1 meters tall. He can't even interfere with Anthony's turn-over jump shot. He can easily get fouled when he takes off at full strength, so he suffered a lot tonight.

Anthony is getting more and more excited as he plays with almost no intensity in defense. He has obviously started to play in recent shots. He dares to make strong shots against two defenders, and his face is full of confidence.

In the last 2 minutes, the Knicks had reversed from behind to lead by 15 points. Gentry waved off all the main players, and Anthony stayed on the court to continue playing.

Lu Yong does not intend to be polite to the Suns. Opportunities are reserved for those who are prepared. It is a big loss for Anthony to leave the game early.

Not only that, Lu Yong also asked the players to speed up the offensive rhythm, pass the ball to Anthony after halftime, and let him play singles quickly, trying to create more offensive rounds in the last 2 minutes.

With a smile on his face, Director Zhang said: "The Knicks are indeed the number one team in the league. When we got serious in the second half, the Suns quickly couldn't handle it. Anthony exploded tonight. He has scored 62 points. Tonight He had a great fight at Madison Square Garden!"

Su Qun said: "It's a pity that Anthony shot a little less in the second quarter, otherwise he might have scored 70+."

In the last attack before the end of the game, Anthony tried his best to fly Morris and hit a three-point jumper, setting the total score at 127 to 103.

Gentry sat on the sidelines looking lost, unable to understand why the situation was so completely reversed.

安东尼全场出战41分钟，37投22中，三分球11中5，罚球17中16，狂砍65分7篮板5助攻2抢断，投篮命中率59.4%。

When the fans saw the numbers on the technical statistics board, the scene burst into violent cheers, one wave after another, more lively than Christmas.

Anthony's 65 points in a single game broke many historical records, especially in Madison, an arena full of history. It attracted a large number of reporters to interview, and the traffic was astonishingly high.

That night, fans across the United States were discussing this game.

Anthony's All-Star votes also experienced a surge again, opening up a big gap with other stars behind him.

After the game, a reporter walked into the stadium and interviewed Anthony immediately and asked him to talk about his feelings.

Anthony held his waist with his hands and said with a relaxed smile: "This feels great. I haven't been this excited for a long time. The basket is like the sea in my eyes. Until now, I still feel like I am dreaming. I I would like to thank coach Lu, without his trust and delegation, I would not have been able to perform like this, and I would also like to thank all my teammates for their cooperation, they all silently supported me behind the scenes."

Some reporters also came to the sidelines to interview coach Lu Yong.

Lu Yong said with a smile: "I am very happy to witness the birth of such a game. Anthony is proving himself with practical actions and proving that he is a qualified team leader. There are always people who question his ability to lead the team. Now, he He finally redeemed himself in New York and proved that he is a great star who can lead the team to win even in singles."

There are generally two types of doubts about Anthony from the outside world. One is that his leadership ability is too poor and he has never made it to the finals.One is that he is unable to drive his teammates except for scoring in isolation, and he takes too much possession of the ball on the offensive end but cannot lead the team to win.

However, after this battle, the doubts surrounding Anthony were significantly reduced, and no one dared to underestimate him anymore.

At the press conference, Anthony was undoubtedly the protagonist. As soon as he entered the venue, he was surrounded by reporters, and even Lu Yong became a supporting role.

Talking about the game, Anthony said: "This is the most enjoyable game I have played since joining New York. I feel that I am very strong now and can beat any opponent. Two consecutive losses have made everyone frustrated. We urgently need a victory to stabilize Military morale, I’m glad that we did it, and we re-united our morale in this way.”

The reporter asked: "How does it feel to set a new personal scoring high in a single game three times in a row in a single season?"

Anthony smiled and shrugged: "I can't think of any other words to describe it other than being happy. This kind of thing has never happened in my previous career. I would like to call it a miracle."

Anthony talked a lot emotionally, and everyone could see that he was very happy. This was a victory that established Anthony's status in the league.

While boasting, Anthony certainly did not forget to thank Lu Yong and praised him as the best coach in history. If Lu Yong hadn't stopped him, this guy might have blown him into outer space.

It's no wonder Anthony is so excited. The Knicks not only have the best record in the league, but he has also posted super statistics many times. It's hard to describe this feeling in words. The regular season MVP is waving to him.

When asked by reporters if he was confident of winning the championship this season, Anthony gave an affirmative answer without hesitation. "Of course, the Knicks are the best team in the league, and we are bound to win the championship!"

(End of this chapter)