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"Keep it up, Devin!" After this powerful dunk, Lin Tian retreated while looking at Wade and said, "Since we're not matched up anymore, let's see who has more firepower! Let's see who loses the offense because of their defense!"

"I won't fall for that, Lin." Wade received the ball on the baseline, completely unhurried, slowing down to a minimum, becoming the last player on the team to cross half-court: "Our advantage lies in positional play! We have countless variations in positional play, you simply can't handle Bao!"

As Wade spoke, he was still two steps beyond the three-point line when he passed the ball directly to Gasol.

Gasol stood at the free-throw line, holding the ball high with both hands to ensure no one could easily touch it. At the same time, Gasol cautiously observed his teammates' movements. After waiting a few seconds, he suddenly turned to the side and lowered the ball to his waist.

Wade ran past him at that moment, and it looked like another hand-to-hand pass was about to happen.

Just as Stoudemire shifted his attention, wanting to follow Wade to prevent Nate from being completely blocked by Gasol while chasing Wade.

Gasol suddenly gathered the ball, turned around, and the basketball slammed heavily on the floor as he drove straight into the paint!

This fake move caused the Knicks to lose control of Gasol, and they could only watch helplessly as he once again drove into the paint and slammed home a dunk to score another 2 points for the team!
"Run! Speed ​​up!" As usual, Lin Tian didn't trash talk when the team needed to attack, as that would affect the team's progress and speed.

He wouldn't use his trash talk here!

This time, Lin Tian turned and ran extremely fast, handing the task of advancing the ball to Nate. The small Nate has always had a big heart. He also advanced the ball quickly. Then, he suddenly stopped outside the three-point line, then changed direction to shake off Wade, but did not break into the paint.

Instead, he chose to stop abruptly, pull back, step outside the three-point line, and then immediately release the ball!

This really caught Wade off guard. He was prepared to step back and block Nate's path, but Nate just threw it away!
He really didn't expect that, besides Lin Tian, ​​there was someone else on the Knicks team who dared to throw like that!
"Boom!"

Fortunately, a muffled thud was heard, proving that apart from Lin Tian, ​​no one else should try this fighting style.

Before Wade could even catch his breath, another loud bang rang out.

"boom!"

That sound was obviously not from a Cavaliers player protecting a rebound.

When Wade turned around, he happened to see Lin Tian swinging back and forth with his hands on the rim.

This guy is fast and has a really keen sense of smell. After realizing that Nate wasn't going to pass the ball, Lin Tian actually drove straight into the paint to go for the rebound.

"Not bad." Faced with Nate's haphazard throwing and missing shots, Lin Tian had no intention of reminding him not to throw like that or scolding him.

After all, this is the Knicks, and taking wild shots is one of the team's trademarks.

In particular, isn't Lin Tian the one who loves so-called "reckless shots" the most on the team?

Lin Tian isn't the kind of player who gets special treatment, like the whole team is forbidden from shooting while he can just throw whatever he wants. He wouldn't do that.

If I, Lin Tian, ​​can throw it, so can you.

As long as you don't go too far, you can just throw it as many times as you want in a game. I'm not afraid of you throwing it, I'm afraid of you throwing it incessantly.

The Knicks' rule is that if you have the shooting percentage and can make the shot, you can shoot however you want!
Lin Tian's nonchalant attitude immediately calmed Nate's previously anxious mood.

At the same time, the young man was determined: I must score the next ball! I can't let my boss down!

“If you’re going to shoot like that again next time, you have to check your teammates first. Wait until I drive in to grab the rebound before you shoot!” As if he had read Nate’s mind, Lin Tian immediately added, “Don’t be afraid of missing, but you have to wait until your teammates have a chance to grab the rebound before you shoot!”

"Understood! Don't worry, boss, I won't let you down!" Upon hearing Lin Tian's words, Nate was not only moved to tears and immediately bowed down, but he also secretly vowed to help Lin Tian tonight!

This time, the Cavaliers stopped using free-throw line play and instead opted for a high pick-and-roll between Wade and Gasol. After the two separated, Gasol quickly moved to the wing, a position that made it difficult for the Knicks to maintain high-intensity defense against both players simultaneously.

After a slight hesitation, Stoudemire decided to continue closely guarding Gasol and prevent him from scoring easily. However, this allowed Wade to easily penetrate the paint and score another layup over Nate!

Fortunately, Nate quickly redeemed himself. This time, he received a pass from Lin Tian and immediately pulled up and shot from beyond the three-point line!
"Shh!"

After a crisp crack, Nate had repaid Lin Tian's trust!
The two sides then engaged in an offensive battle amidst this rather disjointed rhythm of the game!

The Cavaliers absolutely do not play fast breaks. Their offense is methodical and they fight a half-court battle. They use Gasol as the axis and Wade as the spearhead. Based on the all-around skills of these two, they have played a very beautiful tactic!
Just like in the first quarter, Stoudemire still couldn't contain Gasol in this quarter, and could only watch as Gasol scored or passed the ball to his teammates time and time again.

Neither Nate nor Wallace, who came on later, could stop Wade!
Apart from Lin Tian, ​​no one on the entire Knicks team was a match for Wade; no one could hold Wade down!
The Knicks, on the other hand, were the complete opposite of the Cavaliers. No matter how slow the Cavaliers played or whether their offense was successful, as soon as the ball came to the Knicks, they would immediately charge forward!
The whole team, charge!

No matter who was on the court, the entire Knicks team would run as soon as they got the ball! In the second quarter, the Knicks were just like migrating animals on the African savanna, running wildly and with unparalleled freedom, full of that unrestrained beauty and sense of freedom!

Under the absolute leadership of Lin Tian, ​​the Knicks launched attack after attack, sending the ball into the Cavaliers' basket time and time again.

With Lin Tian on the team, the Knicks are definitely the best offensive team in the league right now!
The Knicks players didn't disappoint Lin Tian either; they always managed to put his passes into the basket!

Because it was so easy to transmit!

While his passes may not always find teammates who are completely open, anyone who receives a pass from Lin Tian will feel incredibly comfortable and will feel that they must deal with the ball immediately, otherwise they would be letting down such a comfortable pass!

The Knicks' offense was fluid and unpredictable, while the Cavaliers' offense was varied, elegant, and meticulous.

The two teams played in completely opposite ways in the second quarter, making it a back-and-forth battle with no clear winner!

This state of mind and playing style of both sides carried over into the third quarter.

The third quarter was almost a carbon copy of the second quarter, with both sides continuing their previous tactics and rhythms, hoping to pull the other into their own rhythm and then use their vast experience to defeat their opponent.

But neither side succeeded.

Their individual control over the rhythm is simply amazing!
Of course, more importantly, both teams' players were in almost perfect form tonight!

At the end of the third quarter, the gap between the two sides was still negligible.

91: 90!

The Knicks led by only one point at the end of the third quarter!
The two sides are destined to engage in a crazy final showdown in the fourth quarter!

By the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers continued their balanced attack and star-studded performance.

Wade scored 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Gasol added 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists. In addition to these two, Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Jerry West also scored in double figures! After three quarters, the Cavaliers had four players scoring in double figures, which shows how smoothly they played tonight.

In addition, players like Pavlovic and Szczebjak performed well and also scored a lot of points!
For the Knicks, although Anthony's shooting touch dipped in the second half and he had fewer opportunities, he was still the team's leading scorer, racking up a game-high 33 points. Stoudemire also contributed 14 points and 8 rebounds.

As for the Knicks' best performer, it's definitely Lin Tian!

Lin Tian not only made his shots repeatedly, but also provided assists to his teammates on numerous occasions. In addition, because the Knicks wanted to play fast and seize the rhythm, Lin Tian repeatedly drove into the paint to fight for rebounds, and fortunately, he launched a counterattack immediately after securing the rebounds.

他打到这会儿，已经拿到了21分15个篮板17次助攻了！另外林天还顺手贡献了3次抢断和2次盖帽！
Incredibly versatile!
Lin Tian was everywhere on the court, running around everywhere, and as long as he was there, the Knicks' offensive efficiency and rhythm were unstoppable!

The Cavaliers are definitely not going to be able to stop them!
The two-minute break ended quickly, and the fourth quarter resumed! And the players who stepped onto the court were the same as those at the start of the game!
Neither coach made any substitutions, opting instead to let their star players continue playing!
It's worth noting that neither side dared to make many substitutions in the third quarter, especially their key players: Wade, West, and Gasol for the Cavaliers, and Stoudemire, Anthony, and Lin Tian for the Knicks, all played the entire third quarter!
At this point in the match, with such a high intensity, both sides have obviously given it their all and are starting to feel fatigued.

But it is precisely at times like these that the head coaches of both sides are less willing to make substitutions.

Brown goes without saying. From the very beginning of the game, this guy probably decided to let his main players play for as long as possible. He's not the type to be good at strategizing or making in-game adjustments.

As for Don Nelson, the old man was actually hesitating about whether to make a substitution, and before he could make up his mind, the fourth quarter began.

Since we've started, let's keep fighting!

Adjustments can be made as needed!
As the fourth quarter began, Don Nelson watched only one minute of the game before quickly making his decision!
What made him decide was that Stoudemire was clearly distracted while fighting for a defensive rebound, and Gasol snatched the rebound from behind.

Even though Anthony had pushed Pavlovic away during the offensive play, he failed to capitalize on the open shot opportunity, and the ball went quite wide, bouncing off the rim.

The condition and performance of these two key players indicate that they are exhausted. Keeping them on the court would likely only be a hindrance!

Of course, the Cavaliers aren't in great form either.

Gasol looked exhausted and out of breath; after all, he hadn't rested for a single second all night. Wade and the others weren't in much better shape either; the body language of every Cavaliers player conveyed one word.

exhausted!

Seeing this, Don Nelson no longer hesitated and made a substitution during a dead ball situation.

Smith and Ariza returned to the court, while Stoudemire and Anthony went to rest.

"You two rest as much as possible, don't talk or think about anything, close your eyes, and recover your strength and energy as quickly as possible. Physician, come and help them recover!" After the two sat down, Old Nelson didn't give them a chance to speak, but quickly made arrangements.

"Physiotherapist, give them massages and keep them warm, help them relax as much as possible but don't let them get cold, and help them recover as quickly as possible!"

"You may be on stage at any time. Your rest time may be 5 minutes or 1 minute!"

At this point, Don Nelson stopped paying attention to the two men and turned back to study the game.

At this point, the Knicks' lineup has basically become Lin Tian's single core, and all offense will revolve around him.

Lin Tian didn't disappoint anyone. After the substitution, he immediately dribbled to the frontcourt and easily passed West once again. After driving to the mid-range, he pulled up for a jump shot!
"Shh!"

This choice actually shows that Lin Tian is also tired!
Instead of continuing to attack the paint, he used a more energy-efficient method to shoot and score.

He only rested for 3 minutes at the end of the first quarter tonight, and Lin Tian played the full 90 minutes in the second and third quarters as well!

This also proves that Lin Tian's physical strength has indeed declined slightly compared to a few years ago.

He may still be the most physically fit monster in the league, but his lead over others isn't that big anymore!

After Lin Tian made this mid-range shot, the Cavaliers tried to respond with a mid-range shot of their own, but unfortunately Gasol's open shot bounced off the rim and missed.

Lin Tian got the rebound again!

If Lin Tian gets the rebound, it means the Knicks' fast break is about to begin!

This time, Lin Tian drove all the way to the frontcourt but did not choose to chase with a three-pointer. He could clearly feel his physical fatigue at this moment, and he was not confident in this kind of unstable long-range shot.

Therefore, Lin Tian did not hesitate and was not prepared to try! With the score close between the two sides, every possession of the ball was crucial, so he no longer chose to shoot, but instead directly attacked the basket!

By now, the Cavaliers' interior players were exhausted. Not only could they not keep up with Lin Tian's speed, but they could only run desperately behind him in vain. Even if they could get back to the basket to protect the rim, their current stamina would be completely insufficient to interfere with Lin Tian!
"Shh!"

To conserve his energy, Lin Tian didn't even dunk this time, but instead opted for a layup to finish the play.

After that basket, the Knicks' lead was extended to 4 points!
"Defense! Hold the line!" After scoring, Lin Tian immediately clapped and shouted, signaling all his teammates to get into defensive mode.

During the Cavaliers' offense, Wade slowly dribbled up the court, still backing down Wallace, waiting for Gasol to come up and screen for him. Then Wade turned around and used Gasol's body to quickly get rid of him.

But this time he didn't attack the paint.

Firstly, Wade's physical condition is now far more serious than Lin Tian's.

Secondly, when Wade was preparing to accelerate his attack, he had already seen Lin Tian standing right in front of him, ready to provide backup defense.

This guy's defensive support speed is too fast!
If Wade chooses to drive straight to the basket, he might be stopped by Lin Tian!

So Wade stopped in time, dribbled the ball again outside the three-point line, and then took the three-point shot before Lin Tian and Wallace rushed over!
"Shh!"

After a crisp sound, Wade continued his excellent shooting touch from the night and made another shot!

"Come on, Lin! Come and match up against me!" After scoring, Wade looked at Lin Tian with eyes practically spitting fire!

Not because of anger, but because of excitement!

At this moment, Wade had forgotten about being down 0-3; all he knew was that he had to win tonight! He absolutely had to win!
"Okay, I'll grant your request!" Despite Wade's provocation, Lin Tian remained relaxed, agreeing while glancing at Wallace, who immediately understood.

Wallace knew that his time as a matchup against Wade was over!

Next up is a head-to-head showdown between the superstars!
Lin Tian dribbled the ball to the frontcourt once again, and this time Wade didn't let West come up to defend him. He lowered his center of gravity and stuck to Lin Tian tightly.

"It's started!" Barkley said. "I thought this moment wouldn't happen for another 5 minutes, at least until the second half of the quarter! But now, with 10 minutes left in the fourth quarter, Wade and Lin are facing off!"

"The most anticipated showdown between all the fans, the ultimate showdown between Lin and Wade, has begun once again!"

"Who will win this time?"

Who can win?
Lin Tian asked, "Besides me, is there anyone else?"
In this round, Lin Tian didn't choose to shoot directly, but suddenly showed off his dribbling skills!

He constantly used crossover dribbling and subtle changes of direction to deceive Wade's center of gravity, and used various tricks to force Wade to move laterally and change his footwork and position.

While using these techniques, Lin Tian also made sure to actively seek out physical confrontation and contact time and time again.

In this round, Lin Tian was truly going all out to break through Wade's defense!
"That's not right!" Miller suddenly exclaimed, "Lin's playing style is wrong! This kind of flashy, complicated, and inefficient style is not Lin's style at all!"

"Or rather, Lin hasn't been playing like this for at least 7-8 years! He's long since returned to basics, playing incredibly efficient and simple basketball. So why is he suddenly doing this now?"

"To wear you down!" Payton said again, "As everyone knows... well, you three defenseless sieves probably don't know what I'm about to say, but I hope you'll use your little brains and think carefully about what I mean." (End of Chapter)