Super all-around point guard

Chapter 521 Magic operator and Zen master!

The miracle did not happen after all. The New York Knicks lost Game [-] of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Xie Chen missed a shot to tie the score at a critical moment. Although the fans felt regretful, they did not complain too much about this goal, because it is definitely a small probability event to make a shot at such a moment.Xie Chen could have caught up and even surpassed the score beforehand, so that the Knicks would not fall into a passive situation at the last moment.

That's why Xie Chen tried his best to avoid the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls. It's not that Xie Chen was timid, but that it was unfair to him. He had already played three quarters to challenge the legendary team, and his body and mind had been exhausted. Only when they are collected can they be fully dealt with.

After the game, the fans and players of the Miami Heat were unexpectedly delighted that they won, even the first game!Great, avoiding the fate of being swept away!

They all had the same idea. Even if they won a game, they still felt that it was impossible to really eliminate the Knicks. Xie Chen was just unlucky tonight, and maybe the next game would be different.

Knicks fans are also very stubborn on the Internet, saying to those who read jokes, who can't lose a game?The team that swept the Raptors four to zero is absolutely impossible to lose to the Miami Heat. This is the root of their self-confidence.

At the press conference after the game, a reporter asked Xie Chen: "You got a triple-double today, but you didn't make a key shot in the end. It seems that your physical strength has been greatly affected in the fourth quarter. Did it feel difficult for you to play against the Heat? Or did you not show your true strength to make this happen?"

Anthony found that Xie Chen was really exhausted, and because of the loss, Xie Chen was not as radiant as he was when he was interviewed in the past, so he rushed to reply: "This is just a game, and the series has just begun. I don't think you have any reason to criticize us now. We will win in the next game. You just wait and see."

Xie Chen was thinking, what would be the effect if he told the coach at that time to let Anthony or someone else perform the final attack?It might be possible to play overtime, but if it doesn't work, others will say that Xie Chen has no guts, and he didn't dare to score the crucial goal by himself. This is not a leader.

But if the same situation happens in the next game, Xie Chen must have a showdown with Anthony.

LeBron James is in a good mood, but he still feels that the Knicks still have a high chance of advancing. On the contrary, Phil Jackson, the president of the New York Knicks, has become restless at this time.

"It's not right, there must be something wrong." Zen master in New York, after watching the game, has been uneasy. It's just a game. With Zen master's experience for so many years, he doesn't need to feel too worried, but this time he can't, because the opponent is the Miami Heat.

"The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls are the opponents that Xie named to avoid. This time he met the Heat, but he didn't expect to lose. Could it be that he was really afraid of meeting them? But, why?" Zen Master was pacing back and forth in the room, almost with a dizzy head.

Zen master has always used all kinds of inscrutable methods he called Zen to control the players, but he didn't expect Xie Chen to be more inscrutable than him, even more mysterious and mysterious. Zen master thought that Xie Chen's Xuanhui would match his own style, and it was true. At least so far, the two of them have cooperated happily.

"A triple-double of 30+ is not considered a poor performance. Physical strength has always been something I don't understand. Last season, Xie's physical strength was not exhausted so fast. What is the problem? Xie's body? What about the Heat and the Bulls makes Xie afraid? It seems that I have to go to Miami in person." Phil Jackson sighed.

No matter how much he thought about it, he couldn't come up with a clue, and Phil Jackson was about to leave New York immediately.He must pay attention to this matter, becoming the first championship since the president of the Knicks, and he will win it no matter what this year.

The Heat narrowly beat the Knicks, while the Warriors narrowly beat the Los Angeles Clippers, taking a one-to-zero lead. The Clippers' style of play was a bit outside, and they rarely hit the inside line.

The other two matchups also started soon. The Cavaliers and the Bulls, or LeBron James and Rose, are old rivals. Rose has been unable to break through James, and there seems to be no hope this year.

Although the winner of this group would be Xie Chen's next opponent, Xie Chen didn't pay too much attention to it, because no matter whether it was a knight or a bull, it was very difficult to deal with, and it was no different when meeting anyone.

The matchup between the Spurs and the Thunder was much simpler. The Thunder's second young master didn't know how excited they were. The two teamed up to score more than 70 points in the away game and directly knocked down the Spurs.

That night, Pat Riley didn't eat at home, nor did he have dinner with anyone from the team. Instead, he went to a restaurant outside to meet an old friend and rival. That person was Phil Jackson.

The writer of the NBA column of "Bleachers" once selected the four NBA head coaches who can climb the President Hill. The Spurs coach Popovich is the only active head coach, and the late legendary coach Auerbach is also one of them.

Riley and Phil Jackson have a deep relationship. The two competed when they were players. At that time, Riley was in the Lakers and Phil was in the Knicks. Later, he became a coach.

Both are great coaches. It is a pity that Xie Chen did not meet them to coach in person, but it is also a kind of luck in their team.

"Long time no see, I ate it at home, so if you have anything to say, just say it, I believe that at this juncture, you won't be in the mood to chat with me." Pat Riley was as serious as ever.

Phil Jackson squinted his eyes and smiled. This is the difference between the two. Not only does Phil Jackson have more rings than Pat Riley, but Phil also has a better relationship with the players. Most of the players Phil Jackson has coached appreciate Zen Master.

On the other hand, Pat Riley, the players he has coached are dissatisfied with him, such as Shaquille O'Neal, White Chocolate, LeBron James who has left, even Wade, who didn't get a big contract last summer, and Xie Chen.

You can't say which of them is better, these are the two personalities of the two types of people, and this is where their charm lies.

"You won the first game. I thought you would be in a better mood than me." Phil Jackson smiled. He ignored Riley's eagerness to leave, asked the waiter to pour the wine, and took a sip himself.

Seeing that Phil Jackson was so slow-moving, Pat Riley also moved his knife and fork. The two old guys were as childish as a couple quarreling, making people feel cute.

"Joe Johnson doesn't seem to have played much role." Phil Jackson asked with concern.

Pat Riley looked really hungry, and nodded after eating: "Spoelstra still doesn't know how to use him. The Ray Allen, Lamar Odom, and Metta World Peace that you finally brought in are useless in the playoffs."

Phil Jackson smiled: "Don't worry, there will always be a time when they are useful."

After a moment of silence, Phil Jackson suddenly asked, "Did anything happen to Xie when he was in Miami?"

"Which aspect are you referring to?" Pat Riley asked alertly.

Phil Jackson rubbed his hands and said, "You know, for example, have you ever suffered a strange or serious injury during training, or other strange things."

"Hahaha." Pat Riley laughed: "So you wanted to find out about Xie. How about it? As the team president, you can't figure out how your players feel?"

Seeing that his purpose was debunked, Phil Jackson became frank: "If you can't figure it out, you can't figure it out. I just know he can help me win. Xie is a talented player that we have never seen before. You and I both know this."

Riley chuckled lightly: "He didn't suffer serious injuries in training, and he didn't even put in too much hard work. He didn't do what I said. He always thought himself right and went to practice his own 'secret weapon'. So, you see? His physical strength couldn't last at all. Last season, Wade and Bosh helped him. This season, the team can only rely on Cameron. You have to thank yourself for doing everything. He is already dead in the fourth quarter. I advise you to ask thank you." Well, even though I know he can't tell you the answer."

Riley left after finishing speaking. Zen Master didn't get the answer he wanted. Judging from Riley's expression, he shouldn't have concealed anything from Zen Master. In other words, Riley himself didn't know why Xie Chen was afraid of the Heat.

Unlike Riley, Zen master likes Xuan's things, which makes him feel excited. The more he doesn't know the reason, the more he wants to find the truth.

Phil Jackson still went to find Xie Chen.

When we met, Xie Chen was already about to go to bed. Xie Chen was also very surprised to see the president coming over in person. He knew that Phil couldn't sit still anymore, and most likely he came to Miami because of himself.

"How is your rest in Miami?" Phil Jackson asked Xie Chen with concern.

Xie Chen smiled and said, "Very good, if you come 10 minutes late, I'll already be asleep."

"I'm sorry, I won't bother you for a long time, I just came to say hello to you." Phil Jackson pondered for a moment, then asked: "Are you feeling unwell recently? I found that you have physical problems, and I heard from Fisher that he also communicated with you. Try to let you rest more in the first three quarters of the next game. When you wait until the fourth quarter, you will have the physical strength to guarantee victory, but you vetoed it. Why is that?"

In fact, Xie Chen needed this method to preserve his stamina. Xie Chen also thought about this method, but first of all, the Knicks really needed Xie Chen all the time. The Knicks did not have the depth of the Warriors and Spurs. Once Xie Chen was not on the court for a long time, the score might fall behind.

Furthermore, for the next match, Xie Chen decided to take a gamble!
Xie Chen planned to score 30 points in two quarters and start the Legendary Challenge before halftime, because at that time Xie Chen had enough physical strength to challenge the legendary team. Winning the legendary team was very important, and he had to have plenty of energy.

However, there is a very big risk in doing so, that is, once the challenge fails, Xie Chen will have no ability for the entire second half, that is to say, this is a make-or-break decision.

"Phil, I need your trust." Xie Chen suddenly looked at Phil Jackson very seriously.

Phil Jackson saw the same confidence in Xie Chen's eyes, and Phil nodded: "Of course, I have always trusted you, no matter what happens."

Even if the two away games are lost, Xie Chen is confident to tie the score. Back at home, Xie Chen has no worries about losing his ability. As long as there are no other accidents, the Heat will end up the same as the Raptors.

Before the start of the second game the next day, Pat Riley deliberately gathered the Heat team together and said: "We will win this victory, the amazing guy we are worried about, he will never be able to perform any magic again, show your confidence and beat them hard! The Eastern Conference finals are waiting for us!"

After hearing this, Hassan Whiteside asked, "You mean thank you? Did something happen to him?"

In fact, both Hassan and Wade also vaguely felt that something was wrong with Xie Chen's game.

Pat Riley smiled and said: "Yes, if I'm not wrong, he should have a little physical problem. This is our best chance! Go win another game!"

(End of this chapter)