NBA: Start by torturing Jordan and add points to upgrade

In the fourth quarter, D'Antoni, who prefers to use main players and dislikes substitutes, chose to rest the two starters Martin and Jones and replaced them with Thomas and Barbosa.

Of course, the top five starters plus Thomas and Barbosa are all the regular rotation players of the Suns now.

For example, although they have a total of 9 players on the field so far in the game, except for these 7, the remaining two people's playing time has not exceeded 5 minutes.

A definite die-hard main force + 7-man rotation.

D'Antoni's strategy is to bet that his starting lineup has enough physical strength to beat their opponents.

But tonight, their opponent is the Knicks, can they still do this?
In the first attack of the fourth quarter, the Suns had the ball. Nash had just stood in the backcourt when he saw Lin Tian running towards him at a high speed. This guy actually smiled, then pointed at Barbosa towards Marion who was serving the ball, and then turned around and ran.

"I guessed you were going to play like this! I guessed you would press me all over the court!" Nash said proudly to Lin Tian, ​​"But your efforts are in vain! What can you do to me if I don't take the ball?"

"What should I do with you?" Lin Tian looked at Nash. It was the first time he realized that even a top point guard could have a problem with his brain. "I don't need to do anything with you. I want to ask you, if you don't have the ball, what will happen to your team?"

"You don't have any other tricks like off-ball playmaking, do you? You're amazing!"

"Off-ball organization?" Nash was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Barbosa with his head buried, and went straight into the inside with the ball.

Even though the Knicks' interior defense has always been negligible, they can still block a few shots occasionally.

Such as this time.

"Snapped!"

For this kind of direct and hard attack, Stoudemire could occasionally block the ball for everyone to have fun. He slapped Barbosa's layup away, then hugged Hill, and then took a quick glance and saw Lin Tian's quick move, and immediately threw the ball over.

This veteran's passing awareness is really amazing!

Lin Tian ran down quickly, grabbed the basketball, dribbled it once, and then jumped directly, completely ignoring Nash who was next to him, and slammed the ball into the basket with one arm!
"What do you think, Steve? Am I right?" After scoring the goal, Lin Tian pressed on the spot, sticking to Nash tightly, not giving him any chance to catch the ball: "If you don't have the ball, can you still attack?"

"You can't defend Leonardo in every round." Nash was quite panicked at the moment, but on the surface he still tried to remain calm and said: "Our team will not collapse just because one person can't get the ball!"

"I really hope that your lies can at least deceive yourself." Lin Tian curled his lips to indicate that I don't believe a word of your nonsense!
If the Suns can maintain their offensive firepower without you having the ball, then your MVP award last year is meaningless!

You don't want to take the ball, right? Come on! Let's see who can't hold on first!

In the next few rounds, Lin Tian was fully focused on the defensive end, using all his strength to keep a close eye on Nash and not give him any chance to catch the ball. As soon as the Knicks' offense ended, Lin Tian would immediately stick to Nash and use his advantages in height, strength, weight and speed to bully him.

In the first few rounds, Nash was able to keep his composure and not receive the ball or actively participate in the offense.

His idea was simple: If you just take care of me on defense and not the game, wouldn't that make it a four-on-four game? A four-on-four game at the NBA level, wouldn't it be easy to score?

Not to mention that you, the Knicks, are not a strong defensive team. Your defense is even worse than ours!
I don't believe that you, Lin Tian, ​​can keep your composure and not participate in the team's overall defense!
Lin Tian: No need!
Whether I'm there or not, we don't play defense. For a team that doesn't play defense, there is no difference between five-on-five in the half court and four-on-four in the half court. They don't play defense anyway.

More importantly, Barbosa may not be a lone wolf player. Although his style of play is tough and his main offensive method is breakthrough, he is not an organizer. He does not have any ball distribution and organizational skills worth mentioning.

This guy is a terminator!
As for the rest of the Suns...

Regardless of whether it is Martin, Marion, Thomas or Jones, these guys are exactly the same. They are all guys who have no ability to organize offense. They are only good at pick-and-roll, running, catching the ball, shooting or attacking the basket.

The whole team is made up of functional players, quite pure.

The only one who has some organizational and ball distribution ability is Pierce, but this guy's organizational ability can only be said to be there, and it can only be said to be better than Barbosa and Marion.

Do you expect him to mobilize and organize the team's offense and tactics?
That's really difficult.

In short, the Suns were completely trapped in a one-on-one fight during the few minutes when Nash did not receive the ball and almost did not participate in the offense.

Barbosa and Pierce almost took turns to challenge each other, while the other two could hardly touch the basketball.

Their attack was completely cut off and completely stagnated.

"One on four! This is definitely a one on four!" Payton, who is good at defense, shouted, "Lin is the only one guarding Nash, and the remaining four people..."

"The remaining four are still man-to-man defense, you idiot." Miller said disdainfully: "This is at most... a man-to-man defense tactic combined with one person who is good at defense and four people who are completely incapable of defense."

"Do you want to listen to what you're talking about?" Payton spat, "The Knicks' defensive tactics are clearly... Never mind! Who cares what the hell it is? It's normal for a 'mad scientist' to come up with something new!"

"But no matter what this thing is, it worked wonders! The Knicks actually used defense to change the situation in the game against the Suns, and gained an advantage by suddenly changing their defense in the fourth quarter!"

"Unexpected! Just when all of us were wondering whether the two sides would come up with some new offensive tactics to change the rhythm and situation of the game, old Nelson actually came up with a new set of defensive tactics!" Miller immediately praised him: "Amazing!"

If old Nelson and Lin Tian heard the nonsense these two guys were talking about, they would definitely curse at them with disdain and then raise their middle fingers to show their contempt.

God damn new stuff, new tactics, new system.

If Old Nelson and Lin Tian didn't know what was going on, they would have been intimidated by these two people.

This is the simplest, most basic and most entry-level defensive tactic: man-to-man.

What’s the difference between this and normal people staring at each other?
Lin Tian of the Knicks has the potential to be the best defensive player, and the remaining four teammates, except Barnes, are strong contenders for the 'Worst Defensive Team of the Year'.

One god leads three pits!

That’s the only difference between staring at people and ordinary people.

But just this slight difference almost made Nash collapse.

The entire fourth quarter has already been played for 4 minutes, and he currently has 0 points and 0 assists. He can hardly get the basketball. Lin Tian's sticky defense makes him really uncomfortable!
If we say that in the first 2-3 minutes, Nash himself did not run as hard as he could and did not try hard to fight for the ball.

Then, three minutes into the fourth quarter, when the Knicks had a climax and successfully reversed the score by 3 points to 108:113, Nash was really anxious.

The efficiency of my teammates in scoring through pure singles is really too low!
If he can't catch the ball, the team's offensive system can't function, and fast breaks and counterattacks can't be launched either.

Nash could feel that if he didn't take the initiative to seek change, then this game would be over!

But in the next minute, Nash still couldn't catch the ball!

It was as if Lin Tian sensed that Nash was about to start running and moving hard to find an opportunity to receive the ball, and he once again incredibly increased the intensity and pressure of his defense.

Nash runs faster, relies more on screens, constantly runs back and uses various techniques to find opportunities to catch the ball?
no problem!
I, Mr. Lin, am faster, can move around the screen faster, and chase you more closely!

Still can’t get the ball!

Nash found it incredible that even getting the ball had become a luxury for him!
It wasn't until five minutes into the fourth quarter, when Anthony made another mid-range shot, widening the gap between the two sides to 5 points, that Nash finally couldn't help it.

While running, he pushed Lin Tian's chest with all his strength. This time he finally gained some space for himself to attack. Then he turned around quickly and grabbed the basketball. When he was about to dribble forward, Lin Tian appeared in front of him again.

"Steve, you can't stop me with this little trick!" Lin Tian grinned, "It's just a little trick. When I warm up with my dog, the scale is usually bigger than this!"

"But I got the ball, didn't I!" Nash dribbled the ball. It took him too much effort and energy to get rid of it. He had to take a breath before he could continue to move forward.

Lin Tian lowered his center of gravity again, using his peripheral vision to observe whether there were people coming to pick and roll and screen on the left and right sides, while continuing to press Nash. In the fourth quarter of today's game, Lin Tian almost didn't put any energy into the offensive end. The shooting rights were almost completely handed over to his teammates, and he himself was concentrating on targeting Nash!

In a sense, the two top point guards in the league "exploded" each other in the fourth quarter!

The result of the mutual explosion was that the Knicks gradually gained the upper hand.

It's not just because the rest of the Knicks players are stronger. The biggest reason is that after Lin Tian targeted Nash on the defensive end, he still had enough energy to organize and sort out the offense.

After Nash was completely strangled by Lin Tian on the offensive end, he basically had no presence on the defensive end.

Well, in a sense, Nash's lack of presence on the defensive end is what the Suns are most happy and looking forward to. Lack of presence means that he has not been beaten and that he has not been targeted by opponents.

Good thing!
This time, Lin Tian once again burst out with all his strength!
He put in 120% of his concentration and focused entirely on defending Nash's advancement!
Under his full defense, even if Marion and Martin both came forward to help cover, Lin Tian was able to predict in advance, and either bypass or squeeze through, so that he could always stay in front of Nash and block Nash's advancement!
The advancement speed and ability that the Son of Wind was proud of were completely sealed!
"Beep! Eight-second violation!"

Just as Nash was trying every way to rush across half court, hoping to get past Lin Tian, ​​the referee's whistle suddenly sounded.

He didn't make it past half court!

A full 8 seconds!
For a full 8 seconds, he was locked in Lin Tian’s own half!
"Did you see that, Steve?" Lin Tian roared excitedly, "There's a world of difference between you and me!"

After saying this, Lin Tian pounded his chest a few times to show his excitement and confidence.

Then, this guy turned around quickly, with his back to Nash, and walked towards the sideline to prepare for the kick-off, while taking deep breaths continuously to adjust his state.

Although it was only 8 seconds, Lin Tian didn't even take a breath. He held his breath completely and focused on staring at Nash, blocking all his attempts to advance. He used almost no oxygen to fight against Nash with all his strength.

This time, not only did Nash fail to cross half court and make a mistake, but Lin Tian’s own consumption was also huge!
At the same time, although Lin Tian seemed extremely crazy on the surface, he knew very well in his heart that this kind of defense method could not be used continuously.

Such desperate anaerobic defense will definitely consume more energy for Lin Tian than for Nash, and much more!
Even if Lin Tian's physical strength was enough to crush Nash and gain an absolute advantage, Lin Tian would never dare to keep defending like this.

If they continue to defend like this, the first one to collapse will definitely not be the Suns and Nash, but Lin Tian himself.

He would definitely feel dizzy and weak all over due to lack of oxygen first.

"Nash is worthy of his name! He has to work so hard to create an 8-second violation." Lin Tian, ​​who was standing on the sidelines, recovered his breathing and took a deep breath. He couldn't help but praise Nash in his heart.

A guy with such mediocre physical fitness, not very fast speed and negligible jumping ability can put such great pressure on Lin Tian just by relying on his rhythm, dribbling talent and top vision and awareness.

'Son of the Wind' really lives up to its name!

But it’s no use!

When you meet me, Mr. Lin, everything will be given to you for free!

However, even though he knew that the defense just now could not be used too often, Lin Tian was determined to fight a few more times!

Because he could see that Nash hadn't collapsed yet!
If we don't let him collapse and don't let him lose confidence in this game, the Suns will still have a chance to turn the tide!
All their possibilities of reversal must be completely shattered!

We must defeat them today!
The first game of the finals symbolizes the morale and confidence of both sides. Lin Tian not only wants to win, he wants to win completely and beautifully!
So, after giving the sideline ball to Barnes, Lin Tian moved towards him quickly, and then passed the ball hand-to-hand with Barnes. He caught the basketball, bypassed Barnes and accelerated directly. In the blink of an eye, he reached the maximum speed and rushed towards the Suns' inside line!
Then, Lin Tian once again ignored Marion who came to assist in defense, took the ball with both hands in the air with great domineering power, and then pressed it hard towards the basket!

"boom!"

With a loud bang, Lin Tian completed the dunk again!

110: 122!

The Knicks' lead extended to 12 points!

"Come on, Steve! Come again!" After scoring the goal, Lin Tian turned around immediately and stuck to Nash again, ready to continue defending.

"You can't scare my Lin! We all know that defense is much more tiring than offense, especially the defense you just used." Nash at least remained calm on the surface: "Can you defend me like that for a whole game? Do you think you are Superman?"

"Of course I'm not Superman, and I can't keep defending like that." To deal with a veteran like Nash, Lin Tian didn't hide anything and said directly: "But do you want to guess, how long can I last?"

"Who do you think will collapse first, you or me?"

Nash was not afraid of Lin Tian's provocation and murderous look.

A white man like him with poor physical fitness playing basketball in the United States has been facing this kind of almost "discriminatory" gaze since he was a child. From childhood to adulthood, he has seen Lin Tian's eyes at least 500 times, which are similar to Lin Tian's, or even more fierce and unfriendly than Lin Tian's.

What are you afraid of?
Just beat him up!

Nash once again used his shoulder to push Lin Tian away, and took the basketball with great determination. Then, facing Lin Tian who was rushing towards him, Nash firmly stretched out his hand to signal everyone to move away.

He wants to fight Lin Tian one-on-one!

No one can make me commit an 8-second violation for two consecutive rounds!
This time, Nash tried his best, constantly using small changes in direction and rhythm to compress Lin Tian's defensive space and continue to move forward.

This time, Nash could still feel the suffocating defensive pressure and terrifying concentration from Lin Tian!
At this time, Nash's first thought was: Kidd's defense is not worthy of Lin Tian!
And his second thought was, no matter how powerful you are, didn’t I successfully pass the half court?
Do you really want to make me commit an 8-second violation for two consecutive possessions?
impossible! Absolutely impossible!
Just when Nash successfully passed half court and breathed a sigh of relief, Lin Tian's defense suddenly strengthened again!

Lin Tian's sudden rise gave Nash the feeling that a wild beast that had just been lying down suddenly crawled up and pounced towards him madly.

Lin Tian's pressure, physical confrontation and fierce and aggressive aura made Nash unable to help but dribble backwards and take a step back.

This is the biological instinct to seek benefits and avoid harm, and it is also Nash's subconscious first reaction.

But just as he retreated, Lin Tian's defensive strength suddenly disappeared, and everything returned to the way it was just now, as if nothing had happened.

The only difference was that the referee blew the whistle and made a gesture.

"Backcourt violation, exchange of ball possession."

Nash was completely stunned. He couldn't believe it.

Outrageous!

I am the MVP, but I was forced into low-level mistakes by this guy for two consecutive rounds. Not to mention organizing an offense, it was even so difficult for me to get close to the frontcourt?

impossible!
Nash stared at Lin Tian in a daze, as if he realized for the first time how far away he was from Lin Tian and how much they were different!
"What are you daydreaming about, Steve?" Lin Tian walked past Nash at this time with great ease and said jokingly, "Are you recalling the time when your father beat you with a belt when you were a child? I have to say, it does look quite similar."

After saying this, Lin Tian left quickly and walked to a place where Nash could not see him.

He also had to regulate his breathing, and he also had to calm his heart, which was beating so fast and madly.

In the last two rounds, he really fought for his life.

After all, he was last year's MVP and the second best point guard in the league!
Lin Tian alone forced Nash into this state, and the price he paid was definitely much higher than it seemed on the surface.

But fortunately, the effect is excellent!

Looking at Nash's dazed expression, you can tell that this guy has collapsed!
Next... it's hunting time! (End of this chapter)