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Chapter 307 [Promotion is not difficult for us, I love to tell the truth]

Pat Riley is a strong head coach. When he gives orders, he will ask his players to implement them unconditionally.

The teams he leads have a ruthless spirit.

The whistle blows and the game continues.

Sure enough, they concentrated on dealing with Randolph and even restricted Randolph from covering.

Did they work?

It had a certain effect, and Randolph's chances of shooting were indeed reduced. However, the Knicks are smoother.

There is no doubt about it.

Because there are only five defenders on the court, when you use more players to follow Randolph, then Suxi and the other three teammates will naturally form a four-on-three.

This is simple math.

Pat Riley is betting on the Knicks' perimeter players' shooting percentage.

Swish!

Swish!

Swish!

Su Xi and Crawford teamed up to make it rain three-pointers, and Su Xi often entered the paint area to create threats.

The Heat's points difference is getting wider and wider.

But Pat Riley is very stubborn and will not change what he has decided. He believes that there is absolutely nothing wrong with his tactics.

Even if they lost this game by 19 points.

The Heat lost their second victory just like this.

Even if O'Neal scored 29 points and 18 rebounds, even if Wade scored 31 points and 8 assists.

Useless.

Six Knicks reached double figures, Suhi had 28 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Randolph had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Crawford had 24 points, Eddy Curry, Trevor Ariza, Tony Barty.

Everyone on the Knicks contributes.

Everyone is playing their best. In this case, even if the Heat have O'Neal and Wade, they cannot stop the Knicks from defending their home victory.

"I'm sorry that once again we didn't have a tactical system and we were still fighting on our own."

Isiah Thomas offers another sincere apology.

He always does.

In contrast, the players are much happier.

Crawford said this was the best game he had played since joining the Knicks.

Although he only scored 24 points, his previous high score in the regular season was 49.

Obviously his judging criteria are not based on how many points he scores.

"I like the atmosphere of this game. You may say that we played wildly, but if flying wildly can win the game, why not do it? We have no reason not to continue like this. The only person we can think of who is sad is Isiah Thomas. "

Zach Randolph said this after the game: "I love telling the truth."

In contrast, Su Xi is very modest. He said: "I think for us, it is good to defend well and perform well offensively."

However, Pat Riley still doesn't agree. He still feels that the Knicks' victory is full of luck.

He didn't feel that the Heat played poorly.

As for why they lost, the Knicks were very lucky.

He believes he will fundamentally change after returning to the American Airlines Center.

So, the last words at the press conference were: "See you in Miami, Knicks."

He put down his harsh words and wanted to take back the pride of Miamians.

He believes that the combination of O'Neal and Wade can dominate the league, just like Kobe and O'Neal dominated the league.

In fact, the current configuration of the Heat is very similar to that of the Lakers.

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The Knicks have won two games in a row.

Next door, Cleveland lost its second away victory, and the total score was rewritten to 1:1.

In addition, the results of the two sets of semifinals in the Western Conference have also been released.

The Dallas Mavericks lead the Grizzlies 2-0.

The Spurs pulled one back and tied 1:1 with the Lakers led by Kobe Bryant.

Among the three major NBA stars, Su Xi is temporarily ahead.

There are many experts now analyzing the situation of this year's playoffs. Their tone began to change. Previously they said that the Miami Heat would definitely represent the Eastern Conference, and then the defending champion Pacers.

But now the Pacers were eliminated by the Cavaliers in Black Seven, and the Heat were beaten 0:2 by the Knicks.

Although Pat Riley had a tough mouth and refused to admit defeat, saying "See you in Miami."

And many high-level statistics also show that Miami is not lagging behind, and all evidence seems to point to the Knicks' good luck.

But why are the Knicks always so lucky?

Even if some experts speak harshly and no matter how much they dislike Su Xi, they still have to consider their own reputation. They think it may be due to Su Xi's superb strength.

Therefore, the call for the Knicks to break out of the Eastern Conference is getting louder and louder.

So much so that Nike executives arrived in New York on a chartered flight. Phil Knight begged Su Xi to sign a new contract with him. They would establish a new brand through joint stock. Su Xi purely took the cut: "Don't make me kneel down and beg. you."

They were very sincere in their offer, offering a 7% sales bonus for the new brand.

For comparison, Jordan only takes 5% of sales dividends from the Jordan Brand.

However, Su Xi felt it was too low.

Now Su Xi is not in a hurry. If Su Xi wins the third championship and the finals MVP, his compensation will increase exponentially, and it will be a continuously stacking reward.

Nike is extremely anxious.

Phil Knight slaps himself twice now every night. Why was he so impulsive in betting against Suzy the Sheep? I'm just having fun.

Who knew that Su Xi had gone to the finals and finals MVP for three consecutive seasons.

He now makes the All-Stars every year, wins the regular season MVP every year, and makes the first team defense every year... Now he has a great chance to compete in the finals and the finals MVP.

Although Nike is a big company and has a huge business, its cash flow is a bit unbearable.

According to this trend, Suhi's annual income will exceed the sum of James' contract of the century.

James is used to it now.

His resentment had long since become numb with the harsh blow of reality.

Su Xi gave Nike a price: 9%.

Nike calculated over and over again and had no choice but to accept this proposal.

They lose their bargaining power.

However, Su Xi said that he would wait until after the finals before signing a new contract.

Nike is literally crying.

But they have no other choice.

This is called maximum pressure.

Su Xi doesn't have any psychological pressure at all, just making money.

Moreover, what if you don’t win the Finals MVP?

Who can say what will happen in the future?

Su Xi was still there to comfort the Nike executive team: few people thought we would win the championship, I just don’t have time now. Look, Miami is not convinced by us now. Spurs, I feel very strong too.

Nike executives have only one thing in mind: I hope so.

Although the Spurs lost one home game, they are considered the strongest contender in the Western Conference. And experts swear that no matter what score the Mavericks eliminate the Grizzlies, the winner will be the Spurs. The Mavericks have been considered unable to challenge the Spurs in the past.

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Susie and the Knicks arrived at the American Airlines Center.

The Heat invented a new word this year: white-hot.

Their home court was filled with white T-shirts to support fans, which was indeed very aura. Pat Riley is also ambitious and believes that he will definitely defeat the Knicks this time.

They double-teamed Zach Randolph from the opening kickoff.

They are very tough.

However, the effect is average.

Even though there were some home whistles, they felt dangerous when Su Xi kept driving into the penalty area and throwing basketballs into the basket.

Tonight, Crawford's touch was not as hot as in the last game, but Su Xi entered a selfless scoring state.

He scored 18 points in the first quarter.

Then he changed his score to 37 in the first half.

Whether it was James Posey or Dwyane Wade, their defense failed to pose a substantial danger. Even if they adopted a flanking attack, Suhi pierced the defense with a sharp pace.

Suhi's strong scoring forced Pat Riley to revise his tactics.

They built an extra wall inside to block Su Xi's behavior of getting into the paint area, but at this time, Su Xi's pass came into effect, and Zach Randolph began to play the key role. He scored consecutively and quickly Pass the basketball to every corner of the court.

He became a new way station.

The Knicks' offense has become smoother as a result.

Miami is playing well.

They just didn't score as many points as the Knicks.

After the fourth quarter, Isiah Thomas even covered his forehead in shame. He felt embarrassed.

He seemed to have suddenly awakened, and he felt that he was sorry for Chuck Daly: As a disciple of Chuck Daly, I actually led an offensive team that was completely free and casual.

Wade continuously rushed into the penalty area in the second half of the fourth quarter. The home whistle played an important role at this time. He got fouled almost every time he charged.

Su Xi affectionately calls it the body hair whistle.

However, this did not change the final outcome of the game.

Even if the game is cut short by the whistle.

Even though Wade hit 6 free throws in the last 13 minutes.

But who makes the Knicks' offensive firepower too strong?

Suhi hit 2 three-pointers, Crawford hit 1, and Zach Randolph hit 1.

This erased Wade's free throw advantage.

And at the critical moment, Shaquille O'Neal was sent to the free throw line continuously. He made 5 of 1 shots to declare the Heat to lose the third game.

The American Airlines Center could not be calm for a long time, and they were very sad.

However, I don't know how to tell it.

Once considered the strongest fighting force in the East, they were kicked to the edge of the cliff.

They watched helplessly as Su Xi scored a super triple-double with 52 points.

They watched the Knicks score 123 points.

Pat Riley finally no longer thinks the Knicks are lucky, and he is finally willing to accept the Knicks' new offensive areas.

Unfortunately, it's a little late.

There has never been a precedent in the NBA for a comeback from 0 to 3.

Judging from the lowered heads of the Heat players when they exited the game, they didn't think they could create such a miracle.

"I don't think there will be any difficulty for us to win this series. I don't mean to disrespect Miami, I just like to tell the truth."

Zach Randolph told TNT reporters after the game.

Before him, Crawford also said excitedly: I can finally touch the floor of the Eastern Conference Finals.

They looked very optimistic.

And they have no reason not to be optimistic.

The game was played like this, and everyone knew the final result.

Even someone as stubborn as Pat Riley.

Only Isiah Thomas is still apologizing, and he loves apologizing.

He likes to emphasize that this is not his problem. He has been trying to make the team play more tactically, but he has failed.

However, everyone knows that this has nothing to do with him at all. This feeling is like a doll suddenly becoming self-aware and thinking that protecting the earth is its responsibility.

Somewhat absurd.

Pat Riley said at the post-game press conference: "We will find a way to stop Suzy the Lamb. We will not let him win the championship so easily. If he wins the championship, I guarantee that he will start a new chapter of his own. Times. I know this all too well.”

Yes, no one understands what it takes for a perimeter player to dominate the league better than Pat Riley.

He was on the front line of blocking Jordan. He witnessed Jordan's rise with the Lakers, and then witnessed Jordan wearing the crown with the Knicks. At that time, the Knicks he led were the strongest force against the Bulls.

Now, the tide has turned, and the Heat he led has become the strongest force against Su Xi's dominant alliance.

Maybe he was born with the "Fulong destiny".

Suhy declined to comment on the Dwyane Wade issue after the game because reporters asked him if he thought Wade was the second-leading shooting guard in the league.

No matter how you answer, it will offend people.

He simply didn't say anything.

He's not LeBron James.

James is already saying: "If I'm not the best small forward in the league, who else is?"

He won Game 2 in Cleveland, helping the Cavaliers to a 1: score.

This gives him the qualification and ability to shout this sentence.

The media has touted him as having the best playoff performance of all time, and of course adding an attributive in front of it: the best third-year player.

If this attribute is not added, he will be beaten.

In fact, even adding this attributive is not safe.

Isn't Su Xi a third grader this year?

Su Xi has already won two championship MVPs, and he is still bragging about the glory of his first playoff game.

There is indeed nothing praiseworthy about the Chosen One.

In other words, in fact, they themselves knew that James was just forcibly promoted to a position on par with Su Xi.

If they knew about Nan Murong and Bei Qiao Feng.

This has to be the best way to describe it.

The Dallas Mavericks in the West were unstoppable and also scored 3-0.

They were not favored this year either, but they made it all the way to the front.

They're getting better and better, their chemistry is getting stronger.

In contrast, although the San Antonio Spurs reversed the game at Staples Arena, they did not have a crushing advantage. It took two overtimes to defeat the tenacious Kobe Bryant.

Kobe scored 66 points in this game.

The image of him gritting his teeth was cited as bible by the Lakers.

Obviously, Kobe lost the game, but earned respect.

His season is considered his strongest scoring performance ever.

Some people even think that his pure offensive skills have surpassed Jordan's. He just has poor physical fitness and short hands.

Su Xi was happy to hear such comments.

Who allowed him to copy all of Kobe's offensive skills?

Moreover, his hands are neither short nor small!

He's a giant hand.

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(End of this chapter)