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

Chapter 259 April!Lu Yong: There are only three threats in the Eastern Conference?The Overlord is back!

On a day off, the Knicks played against the Nuggets at home. Anthony continued to show off his power over his old club, making 26 of 14 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, 10 of 9 free throws, and scored 40 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

Anthony's desire to attack is very strong, especially towards the end of the regular season. Melo is going crazy and scoring points with all his strength, vowing to consolidate his throne as the scoring leader.

7日对阵活塞，安东尼依旧保持高效，23投12中，三分球6中3，罚球11中10，得到37分5篮板2助攻。

Not to be outdone, Deron Williams defeated Brandon Knight one-on-one and played 35 minutes, scoring 23 points, 4 rebounds, 13 assists and 2 steals, and teamed up with Melo to penetrate the Pistons' outside defense.

On the 9th, the Knicks played the Celtics again in an away game. Anthony scored 46 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists on the head of Pierce, who loves to brag. He played "truthfully" without any face.

In the latter part of the season, he scored 35+ points in a row. Everyone was marveling at Anthony's unreasonable offensive firepower. This season, the violent attributes in his body were completely released, making him one of the best singles players in the league.

On the 11th, in an away game against the Grizzlies, Anthony was targeted by his opponent in the first quarter and made only 7 of 2 shots.

However, just when everyone thought Anthony was going to stretch his hips this time, Melo started to exert his strength in the second quarter, scoring consecutive jump shots over Tony Allen. With the help of screens, he was also unable to prevent the catch and shoot, and his shooting percentage was straight. rise.

At the end, 114 to 102, the Knicks defeated the Grizzlies. Anthony once again scored 41 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, shooting over 45%.

At the press conference, the media flocked to Melo, and he undoubtedly became the focus of New York.

Anthony's crazy performance during this period is truly outstanding. Even if he is said to be No. 1 in the league, it is not an exaggeration.

Not only is he highly efficient in singles, but his sudden inside and outside shots make his opponents hard to guard against, and he is extremely lethal.

After "Little Bully" Stoudemire was injured, the Knicks' interior offense was average.

However, outside players such as Deron Williams and JR Smith stepped up. The former made 17 of 9 shots, 5 of 2 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 24 points and 12 assists, providing Anthony with a stable Shell delivery.The latter even made 11 of 7 shots from beyond the three-point line. He scored 27 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, further solidifying his ranking as the Best Sixth Man.

Moreover, JR Smith scored 4 consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter, which was particularly crucial. Together with Anthony, he extinguished the Grizzlies' counterattack momentum and was the hero of the Knicks' reversal and victory.

The tactics Lu Yong arranged were not complicated. He asked Turkoglu to provide support in the high post, and outside players used the cover to run and catch the ball. Occasionally, Deron would initiate an attack through the pick-and-roll, which worked well.

Of course, the Knicks' weaknesses are also obvious. The injury to the overlord has caused the team's offense to shift to the outside. Once the players miss their shots, the Knicks will be in danger.

On the 13th, the Knicks experienced the tragedy of an outside shot.

The team challenged the Hornets away, and Anthony felt cold. He played 38 minutes, making 24 of 7 shots, 6 of 1 three-pointers, and 5 of 4 free throws. He only scored 19 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists.

"Psychic Knife" JR Smith also performed very poorly. He made 8 of 2 three-pointers. He played for 30 minutes and only had 9 points and 3 rebounds.

即便特科格鲁表现出色，贡献18分6篮板9助攻1抢断，三分球6投5中，尼克斯还是不敌黄蜂，97比104败下阵来。

The performance of the Knicks' outside shooters was very poor. Even Novak, who had just won the three-point championship in the All-Stars, failed to make three-pointers. After Stoudemire was injured, Lu Yong's most worried thing happened.

The next day, the Knicks lost back-to-back to the Timberwolves. Anthony only had 16 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, shooting less than 40% from the field. The offense stalled under the defense of "AK47" Kirilenko.

"Old Lu player" Chase Budinger broke out. He made 21 of 13 shots, 8 of 3 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 33 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. He used sharp breakthroughs and precise shooting to break through. The Knicks defense.

The Wolves' second-year rookie Rubio also performed well. He made 14 of 7 shots, 6 of 3 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws. He scored 20 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists, linking up the team's offense.

The outside offense was strong. Even if "Big White Bear" Pekovic was defended by Chandler and only had 8 points and 9 rebounds, the Timberwolves still won.

After suffering two consecutive away defeats, those experts who previously said that "Little Overlord" Stoudemire was dispensable have shut up.

Only when the Bully is injured and absent can the fans deeply understand his importance. Even if Lu Yong lets Kenyon Martin, a veteran of the same style, replace the Bully in these two games, the effect is still not optimal, and the offensive firepower is always inferior. mean.

There is no problem for Anthony to win the scoring title this year, but the biggest obstacle to him reaching No. 1 in the league is this. No matter how strong his individual singles are, he always lacks some blood in the eyes of fans.Even Lu Yong has to admit this. Anthony is a historical scorer who has blossomed in the NBA and international leagues, but he is destined not to become Jordan. This is determined by his personality.

After two consecutive defeats, Lu Yong tried every means in the locker room to relieve pressure on the players.

On the 16th, the Knicks defeated the Lakers 107-101 and finally stopped their decline.

安东尼这场效率回暖，21投10中，三分球6中2，罚球7中7，得到29分5篮板4助攻。

However, the real hero of the Knicks' victory is not Melo, but sixth man JR Smith.

JR played 32 minutes, 16 of 9 shots, 9 of 5 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, 27 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal.In the second quarter, he came on as a substitute and led the team to a 16-4 run. His sudden inside and outside shots were like Jordan's possession, and he blew Lakers substitute guard Meeks to a pulp and nearly committed suicide.

Meeks just won the championship with the 76ers last season, and he is top-notch in both strength and mentality.Unfortunately, it turns out that when J.R. Smith goes crazy, no one in the league can guard him. Meeks was thrown out of the eight streets despite his full defense, only scoring 5 points, 3 rebounds and 2 turnovers.

After defeating the Lakers, the Knicks became the first team in the league to win 50 games. The next team that is expected to enter the 50+ club is the Heat, with a current record of 48 wins and 14 losses.

Lu Yong is not worried about the Heat taking away the first place in the Eastern Conference. What he is really worried about is the inside of the team. As long as the Knicks don't suffer from those damn injuries in the future, everything will be fine.

In the next five games, the Knicks defeated several underdogs, increasing their regular season wins to 55 games and solidifying their No. [-] ranking in the Eastern Conference.

On the 28th, the Knicks defeated the Suns 116-97.

Stoudemire missed the opportunity to show off his power over his old club. Originally, the team doctor suggested that Stoudemire can already engage in daily training and look for opportunities to come back. However, Lu Yong was conservative and decided to let Stoudemire rest for a while until the injury is fully recovered. It's not too late to make a comeback.

The Knicks have performed well recently. Except for McGee and Felton who occasionally rested for two games due to old injuries, the rest of the players are in good health and are not in a hurry to let the sick people come back. They are focused on stability.In the game against the Suns, the sharp score between "Thigh" Beasley and Anthony became the biggest highlight of the game.

比斯利21投12中，三分球3中1，罚球7中6，砍下31分6篮板2助攻。

However, Anthony's offensive firepower was even better, contributing 38 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists. His statistics were even stronger, and he crushed the Suns in terms of wins, losses and statistics.

Tyson Chandler also taught the young Gortat a lesson. He played 32 minutes and scored a super double-double of 16 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks, teaching the "Polish Hammer" how to behave.

Gortat was defended with only 4 points and 8 rebounds, 11 of 2 shots, and no free throws.

The only bad news is that McGee left the game early due to the recurrence of an old wrist disease. After an MRI examination by the team doctor, he will have to rest for at least a while. If it is serious, he may miss the first round of the playoffs.

Fortunately, "Little Bully" Stoudemire made a comeback at that time.

With the addition of Tyson Chandler, Green, Kenyon Martin, Oden and others, the Knicks' rotation at the center position is still sufficient. One less McGee is not the end of the world.

In the last game in March, the Knicks defeated the Bulls 112-104 at home.

Five members of the Bulls team scored in double figures, but the Knicks played better offensively. Anthony, Deron, and JR Smith all performed well and successfully maintained their advantage until the end.

Deron Williams scored a triple-double of 16 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. His joining was definitely the Knicks' biggest surprise of the summer, establishing the Knicks' position in the league in one fell swoop.

This month, Lu Yong led the Knicks to an impressive record of 13 wins and 2 losses, locking in the 60+ club spot in advance. With hard work, it is not difficult to win 65 games in a single season.

In April, Stoudemire recovered from his injury and returned, helping the Knicks defeat the Nets 112-96 in the first game.

安东尼被篮网重点针对表现一般，21投8中，三分7中2，罚球6中6，得到24分6篮板3助攻2抢断。

Stoudemire rested for nearly a month and recovered well. In only 21 minutes of playing time, he scored 14 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist and 2 blocks. He made 11 of 6 shots and 3 of 2 free throws. He was very efficient.

尼克斯表现最好的人是“土耳其魔术师”特科格鲁，23分5篮板7助攻2抢断，三分球8投6中，稳如老狗。

Although no one in the Knicks scored more than 30 points, six members of the team scored in double figures and had a typical team victory.

Brook Lopez did not play in this game. He recently entered the injured list due to a calf muscle strain and needs to rest for three weeks.Without the offensive strength of Lopez, the Nets' already average offensive firepower is even worse. It is reasonable to lose.

The next day, the Knicks arrived in Atlanta for back-to-back away games against the Hawks.

Although the Knicks' first position in the Eastern Conference is quite stable, Lu Yong still asked the players to cheer up and deal with this game seriously.

The Hawks are currently ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference and are very strong. If the Knicks reach the second round, they are likely to meet the Hawks. In addition, the Hawks have defeated the Knicks in the regular season before. Lu Yong naturally does not want to lose as he prepares for the playoffs. ball.

In the locker room, Lu Yong gathered the players in front of him, holding a tactical board in his hand and said: "The Eagles have a well-organized lineup. Don't underestimate the enemy in this game. Try to deal with it with a playoff mentality to avoid being defeated by the Eagles in the regular season." Double kill."

After "Eagle King" Johnson left the team, the star of this Eagles team became Josh Smith. He averaged 17.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.8 blocks per game this season. His personal ability cannot be underestimated.

The most important thing is that the Hawks are no longer obsessed with Joe Johnson's individual singles this season. Five players in the team scored in double figures and are transforming into a team team.In addition to Josh Smith, Jeff Teague, Al Horford, Korver and sixth man Lou Williams are all very strong. They are a nervous team that may have a seizure at any time.

There are only three teams in the Eastern Conference that can make Lu Yong feel threatened: the Heat, Pacers and Hawks. Even if the regular season enters the end, Lu Yong is not willing to take it lightly.

"Everyone needs to strengthen their defense in this game, pay attention to defense changes and positioning after the pick-and-roll, and avoid the Hawks' smooth offensive coordination through passing the ball. In positional battles, Anthony pays attention to the timing of his shots. It is not easy to score in singles against Josh Smith. You can adjust the specific details yourself. I only have one request, which is to ensure the success rate and reduce wasted bets and mistakes. Do you understand me?"

"Understood!" the players shouted in unison, with solemnity written on their faces.

At [-] o'clock in the evening, players from the two teams entered the field one by one from the tunnel.

Unlike the Hawks who played at home, not only did the Knicks players not hear a single bit of applause when they came out, but there were deafening boos all around.

Especially head coach Lu Yong, he received the most boos, which can be regarded as a strange scene in the league.

TNT commentator Barkley said with a smile: "Lu Shuai is really not an ordinary person. The coach got louder boos than the players. This kind of thing has never happened in the NBA. It can be seen that Hawks fans are still impressed by Lu Shuai's skills and abilities." I'm quite afraid, otherwise I wouldn't put pressure on him in this way."

Kenny Smith said: "But Lu Shuai's mentality is really good. He sat on the sidelines as if it had nothing to do with him, with a relaxed expression on his face. I think Eagles fans will explode when they see this scene. The more relaxed Lu Shuai is, the more uncomfortable it will be for them. This game is really interesting."

Barkley chuckled: "I think Hawks fans also know that the team is likely to meet the Knicks in the playoffs, so they have such a big battle tonight. I hope the Hawks win at home. Lu Shuai is full of uncertainty. Sexy and mysterious, as the soul of the Knicks, he has greater pressure on his shoulders than the players, and he will definitely not give in in the face of boos."

Kenny Smith shook his head and sighed: "I always feel that Eagles fans are doing a stupid thing. The consequences of angering Lu Shuai are not something ordinary people can afford. Spurs fans suffered it as early as when he coached the SuperSonics. Big loss, they may be trapped in a cocoon tonight."

Buckley's face was filled with gloating. "No, no, no, I think it's interesting to play in such an atmosphere. Whether it's the Knicks or the Hawks who win today, the process must be very intense. This kind of high-intensity confrontation is a test for the players, and everyone can feast their eyes on it." ”

Knicks five: Deron Williams, Butler, Anthony, Turkoglu, Stoudemire.

Hawks five: Jeff Teague, Korver, Josh Smith, Ivan Johnson, Horford.

Stoudemire was a step slow when jumping the ball, Horford won the jump ball, and the game began.

(End of this chapter)