NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 399: Breaking assists in the finals!

As the whistle blows.

The game officially begins.

Lopez finally won a jump, and the Knicks started their first attack.

Xue Liancheng did not go over to hold the ball, but Barnes was inseparable from him.

Obviously.

The Warriors are very afraid of Xue Liancheng and have been constantly trying to consume Xue Liancheng.

Xue Liancheng's response strategy is also simple. He doesn't fight for the position at all. You can just take advantage of it. I won't fight you head-on.

Then using the pick-and-roll screen, he suddenly started and quickly shook him off.

Then catch the ball while traveling and do the connecting task.

Xue Liancheng's mission in the first quarter was basically doing this. In addition, he used his precognition ability to occasionally steal one or two.

Cole also made adjustments in the second quarter, sending Iguodala up to lead the defense against Xue Liancheng.

As long as they withstand the pressure and maintain the lead until the fourth quarter, their probability of winning will be greatly improved.

Everyone thought Curry was coming.

The Knicks once again consolidated their lead, leading the Warriors by 67 points at 60:7.

Barnes caught the ball and raised the knife without hesitation.

The little lead that had just been established was gone in an instant. Such explosive scoring power was simply disappointing.

This is a very positive sign.

But obviously, it was too late.

He probably also wanted to strangle Xue Liancheng to death.

If Xue Liancheng is like this, then others can imagine.

He had to run out and stop it.

Halftime ended.

Xue Liancheng suddenly felt his scalp numb.

as predicted.

Lopez and PJ Tucker were slightly better, but they were also shot through the heart by these three-pointers.

End of the first quarter.

then.

Three out of three.

However, the two have faced off many times, so Xue Liancheng is quite familiar with Iguodala's defensive style. He knows that Iguodala likes to defend with strength and is the most suitable candidate to defend against tanks.

The overall effect is okay, but not outstanding.

Looking back, the Warriors ran and interspersed, and then Curry suddenly caught the ball through the screen and inserted it. The speed looked very fast.

But there was no time to release the joy. As soon as the third quarter started, Curry made two three-pointers, and Thompson followed suit.

In this context, Cole's flanking strategy obviously failed to achieve much results.

In addition, his low-post lethality has been proven, and his flexible footsteps have left Iguodala helpless.

It shows that "the game can be lost, but Curry must die" implemented by Lu Lu still played a certain role.

It really hurts.

And as Oladipo rushed to the basket and failed to score.

Even Xue Liancheng had to shrink to the side of the free throw pile and try to block Curry.

The Knicks' defensive strategy against Curry is gradually showing results.

Feng Lai lowered his head, his expression very bitter.

Oladipo was already sulking, looking helpless.

Although the Knicks responded, the point difference was instantly pulled to 3 points, and the situation suddenly looked not good.

Directly tied.

Xue Liancheng's heart couldn't help but thump.

The Knicks and Warriors tied at 32:30. The Knicks led the Warriors in the first quarter for the first time in this series.

He hurriedly ran out again, because his ability to predict it had already caught him, and Curry threw the ball to Barnes outside.

But next second.

After Xue Liancheng evolved, his offensive methods were no longer limited to bulldozers.

Xue Liancheng breathed a sigh of relief.

In addition, his porcelain-touching skills have become more and more exquisite, and there is almost no trace when he touches porcelain.

He can freely switch back and forth between connecting the ball and moving without the ball, and can even make people difficult to guard.

People with strong court sensitivity may sense the low morale of the Knicks in an instant.

Xue Liancheng naturally felt it.

He was thinking about whether to use the 100% hit skill to stabilize the situation.

Just then.

Tyronn Lue called a timeout.

Returning to the bench, Xue Liancheng sat down in his seat without saying a word.

Coach Lu came over with the tactical board in hand, "The situation is not bad enough to make you feel downhearted. It's just a tie. Cheer up, everyone. I believe we can do it."

The chicken soup is piping hot as always.

But Xue Liancheng couldn't help but rolled his eyes, saying what's the use of having all these things?

What they need now is for the head coach to make concrete decisions to stabilize the situation first.

Everything else is nonsense.

of course.

He believes that Tyronn Lue still has something in his belly. After all, he understands the current performance of the ball player and has made many powerful decisions.

Perhaps Director Lu also sensed Xue Liancheng's anxiety and quickly added, "Next, I think we need to use all our offense. Jeff, you come on and replace Lopez."

Hear the words.

Xue Liancheng couldn't help but frown.

Finally, the five small lineups were used.

But this lineup has been tried, and the effect is neither good nor bad. It can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

Because the Warriors also have the ultimate five, Curry, Thompson, Barnes, Iguodala, and Green.

They are more mobile and faster, and are very good at defensive counterattacks and fast break baskets.

This is the offensive end.

On the defensive end, they retreat quickly and know better than other teams how to defend an unsteady attack basket.

This is equivalent to blocking the Knicks' conventional tactics.

This is why the Knicks are struggling.

Now that they are using the five minors to compete with the Warriors, they actually can't take much advantage.

Because Oladipo is not Wade, he does not have that kind of impact, nor that kind of explosive power, nor that kind of attacking ability.

This is the difference between the Knicks this season and the Heat last season.

In addition, the Warriors' passing and cutting cooperation has reached an advanced level, and the running-in and cooperation have become very tacit, and the technical effects achieved cannot be compared to last season.

In other words, the Warriors have become stronger this season.

Under the circumstances, it is naturally difficult for the Knicks to take advantage of the five small lineups.

Director Lu seemed to have seen Xue Liancheng's thoughts again, and couldn't help but continue, "But this time with the five small lineups, we no longer use a two-line attack strategy, but Xue takes the lead in everything. No matter who is taking over, we will take the lead." The first choice after receiving the ball is to immediately find a way to pass the ball back to Xue."

This time.

Everyone was surprised.

You know, in the second half of the schedule, the Knicks have been working on cultivating Oladipo's ball-handling offense and becoming another offensive starting point.

Later, it was proved that this decision was correct.

Especially along the way in the playoffs, there were many teams that frantically attacked Xue Liancheng, even to the point of flanking him as soon as they got the ball.

But in the end, the Knicks came out because Oladipo could take over and serve as another offensive starting point.

And now... Director Lu directly gives all the ball rights to Xue Liancheng alone. This seems to be a trend of going back further and further.

Just when everyone was confused, Director Lu added, "If they choose to flank Xue, Xue, you run, with Oladipo as the first receiving point, your task is to find a way to give the ball to Xue again, and then Another task is to make the sharpest point at the end."

Isn't this the Knicks' tactical system at the start of the season?

A group of people didn’t understand it even more.

PJ Tucker directly asked his doubts, "In this case, the defensive pressure faced by Xue will become extremely huge. Sir, are you sure you want to do this?"

Coach Lu: "I am very sure and certain that we must give the ball to Xue."

Seeing that Director Lu was so determined, everyone said nothing more.

Although Xue Liancheng was also full of suspicion, he did not question Tyronn Lue's arrangement.

The game quickly resumed.

Oladipo serves.

Xue Liancheng took it successfully and then settled at the top of the arc.

Almost everyone in the Knicks started running.

He just glanced at it and already confirmed that there was no chance.

Start pushing inward with the ball.

I don’t know if Cole thinks Iguodala has no problem defending Xue Liancheng’s breakthrough, or if others trust Iguodala too much.

Anyway, there was no one to help defend, so Iguodala was left to defend Xue Liancheng.

Although it was difficult for Xue Liancheng to support him, he was still surprised.

Because since he won the championship and double MVP last season, he usually has someone to help defend him when he breaks through.

He had not enjoyed such an easy breakthrough for a long time.

finally.

Xue Liancheng still used his chassis advantage and super strength to reach the paint area.

At this moment.

The Warriors' contraction is coming.

And once double-teaming occurs in the penalty area, the space leaked out will become very large.

Jeff Green is the one who leaks the most space.

Xue Liancheng immediately passed the ball.

Jeff Green didn't hesitate.

And unfortunately, the ball didn't go in.

But Xue Liancheng was not depressed at all, but instead became excited.

Because the space was created, and it was a completely open opportunity. If he didn't make the shot, it was just a matter of feel and condition.

Unlike before, the space created is extremely limited and can only be considered as a semi-open position. All shots are taken against people, but this still has a certain impact.

Look back.

The Warriors didn't score either, and Jeff Green steadily protected the rebounds.

This is another advantage of the current five small lineups. They have a height advantage and can protect rebounds more effectively.

After all, Jeff Green and Von Lay, among the ten players on both sides, are both tall and serious inside players.

It's just that because they have better mobility than ordinary insiders, they are called space insiders.

Not too different from Egg Chasing Green.

The Knicks have two such tall men, while the Warriors only have Green as a standard inside man. In this lineup, don't the Knicks have a full advantage in rebounding?

This round, it was reflected.

Iguodala has already secured his position, but due to his height, he still cannot get past Jeff Green.

Xue Liancheng advanced quickly, but the Warriors did not press or flank.

He couldn't help but his eyes lit up, and he understood Director Lu's unexpected arrangement.

Why develop Oladipo as another ball-handling point.

the reason is simple.

He was double-teamed, and he was double-teamed like crazy.

But now, the Warriors have not allowed him to enjoy this special treatment.

Therefore, Coach Lu let him take all the ball rights.

Just because only he can maximize the effect of the ball.

this round.

Xue Liancheng showed everyone the vision and ability to read the game of a top point guard.

Come in suddenly.

Holding the ball and holding hands behind your back.

Everyone thought he was going to pass the ball from behind, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Oladipo on one side.

But the result was that he threw the ball directly toward the basket.

then.

Feng Lai made an alley-oop like a god and smashed the ball into the basket with a tomahawk dunk.

Unmarked, he just watched Feng Lai insert and dunk.

This goal seemed to ignite the firepower that the Knicks had not unleashed for a long time.

Next.

Xue Liancheng broke through with the ball and used a pick-and-roll screen at the free throw line. He turned around and passed his teammates as a cover, then rushed to the basket, but when he got to the bottom of the basket, he threw the ball behind. Jeff Green, who followed up, contributed again. A wonderful dunk.

Xue Liancheng was restricted from holding the ball, so he had no choice but to move. He slipped around and returned to the top of the arc to hand over to Oladipo, and then inserted the ball without warning. Everyone's attention was on Xue Liancheng. , Oladipo was left unattended, he just pulled out on the spot, fired up the defender, and then slowly shot a three-pointer, which he hit.

This is a disguised assist.

The Knicks' offensive rhythm suddenly became extremely smooth. Cases of offensive scoring like this can be seen everywhere.

The Warriors finally discovered something was wrong, but it was too late.

The Knicks' offensive feel and feel are coming out, and you can't hold it anymore.

The third quarter is over.

The Knicks led the Warriors by 98 points, 88:10.

The home fans finally saw once again what it means to be devastating and what the league's top firepower team is.

The cheers were deafening and spread throughout the arena.

Because they know that this game is stable.

The Knicks didn't disappoint.

After four quarters of fierce battle, the Knicks defeated the Golden State Warriors 123:106 with a 17-point difference, and evened the score to 1:2.

After all, he didn't fall into the abyss and was not sentenced to death. This is the most fortunate thing.

The most important thing is that Xue Liancheng is strong enough.

He still has the ability to hit 10% three times, and he is still points ahead. If he still loses in this situation, then the Knicks are really hopeless.

Fortunately, they did not disappoint.

薛连城19中11，三分9中5，罚球6中6，浅浅地拿到了33分。

And this is actually not his greatest contribution.

His biggest contribution is to sort out the team's offensive rhythm and create a very broad space for his teammates.

Sent a full 22 assists.

Directly breaking Magic Johnson's record for highest assists in the Finals.

The previous highest was 21, then the second place was 20, and the third place was 19, all reserved by Magic Johnson.

And now, Xue Liancheng has written his name on this record.

And he still had it all to himself.

Everyone knows that it is difficult to break records, but a record like the one kept by the magician is even more representative.

Because in the history of the NBA, no player has reached the heights of Magic, and no one is close to this record. Even the third place is Magic. You can imagine how valuable it is.

Now being beaten by Xue Liancheng, in addition to proving Xue Liancheng's greatness, it can also illustrate a problem. How outstanding Xue Liancheng's personal performance was in this game.

(End of this chapter)