NBA: The second generation of the strongest star

Chapter 250 Well done, Howard
The New York Knicks served in the backcourt, the ball was given to Andrew, and Andrew dribbled the ball across half court.

Even if the San Antonio Spurs changed players, Danilo Gallinari still ran out and pulled the opposite Matt Bonner to the perimeter, bringing the team a wider offensive space.

And Wilson Chandler didn't go inside, because at this moment his defender is Leonard with a height of 201cm and a weight of 102KG, which is completely different from Gary Neal just now.

Wilson Chandler singles Leonard is a thankless job.

What's more, the New York Knicks have better offensive options.

At this time, Jimmy Butler came to Andrew and screened for Andrew. After a screen, Andrew dribbled the ball to the right. Richard Jefferson wanted to follow, but he was immediately entangled by Jimmy Butler.

Don't even try to get in the way of the boss!

After Richard Jefferson was entangled by Jimmy Butler, Tony Parker had to come over to cover and came to Andrew.

The defense was successfully switched, and the weakest part of the San Antonio Spurs' defense at this moment was replaced by Andrew.

Meanwhile, the rest of the New York Knicks spaced out, even Jimmy Butler.

Richard Jefferson hesitated, should I follow or help Andrew?

But Andrew didn't hesitate at all. Seeing this, he flicked his wrist and gave the ball to Jimmy Butler, who was unobserved at the three-point line.

After receiving the ball, Jimmy Butler made a decisive three-pointer.

Although Jimmy Butler's three-pointers are average, Jimmy Butler keeps the coach's words in mind. Whenever the coach speaks, as long as he is in an open position and within his own range, he must shoot decisively regardless of the state of the game.

The ball draws a graceful arc in the air.

"Shua." With a sound, the ball fell firmly into the arms of the basket.

9:3, the point difference came to 6 points.

"Beautiful vote, Jimmy." Andrew immediately praised his little brother.

"Boss, you pass it better." Jimmy Butler replied with his white teeth showing.

With a snap, the two clapped their hands in celebration of returning to defense.

But after they ran a few steps, they were notified that the game was suspended again.

It turned out that Popovich called a timeout again, and there was another problem with the defense. Popovich had to call a timeout.

In just over three minutes into the game, Popovich felt that his team's defense was in tatters. There were loopholes everywhere and they couldn't be blocked at all. Is this the New York Knicks now?

To be honest, Popovich has always believed that the New York Knicks have a certain strength. After all, Andrew has the scoring leader. To the level of strong competition for the championship.

In Popovich's view, there are only a few strong contenders for the championship this season, the San Antonio Spurs in the west, the Los Angeles Lakers and the rising Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Miami Heat in the East that form the Big Three and the Chicago Bulls led by Rose.

There are only 5 teams, which can be counted on one palm, but at this moment Popovich has to add one, and that is the New York Knicks.

In Popovich's view, this New York Knicks has no shortcomings. The only shortcoming is that there is no second master.

In Popovich's view, Danilo Gallinari is not a qualified second master. What is a qualified second master?
It is to be able to lead the team to move forward when the big head is absent.

At this moment Popovich is a bit difficult to deal with, is it necessary to replace Tony Parker?Is this realistic?It's unrealistic!

Tony Parker is the engine of their San Antonio Spurs.

After a short timeout, after returning to the field, the New York Knicks still seized on Tony Parker to make a fuss, and frequently changed Tony Parker to Andrew.

For Andrew, Tony Parker's defense was in vain.

Tony Parker: Help!

Tony Parker was a little suspicious of life by Andrew.

Fortunately, Tim Duncan stood up in time, took the lead and scored frequently. He made 7 of 5 shots in a single quarter, 2 of 2 free throws, and scored 12 points to help the team successfully stabilize the situation.

32:25
The New York Knicks led by 7 points entering the second quarter.

Without Tim Duncan's performance, it is estimated that the San Antonio Spurs would have been defeated by the New York Knicks in the first quarter.

As soon as the second quarter came up, the San Antonio Spurs tied the score in just 3 minutes under the leadership of Ginobili.

Coach Mike D'Antoni couldn't help but shook his head. The bench was still a bit off, but it was okay. After all, the San Antonio Spurs' bench was the strongest in the league.

Head coach Mike D'Antoni replaced the starters. As soon as the starters came up, they immediately stabilized the situation and even gradually took control of the situation. The situation tilted towards the New York Knicks little by little.

The San Antonio Spurs have nothing to do about it, they can't prevent it!

"Beep beep." The whistle sounded at the end of the second quarter.

59:49
The New York Knicks widened the point difference by double digits.

After a short intermission, players from both sides came out of the tunnel and returned to the field.

As soon as the third quarter came up, Andrew fired all his firepower. First, he used Tyson Chandler's pick-and-roll to reach the basket. Facing Duncan who was supplementing the defense, Andrew faced the difficulties.

"Beep beep." Not only did it succeed, it also caused Tim Duncan's foul, 2+1!

Then Andrew walked to the free throw line and made a steady free throw, scoring 3 points in a row.

Immediately afterwards, Andrew blocked Tony Parker's pick-and-roll breakthrough layup from behind on the defensive end.

After being defended, Andrew quickly launched a defensive counterattack. Using his own speed, he threw off the San Antonio Spurs' defensive player at once, completed a one-stop layup, and scored!
Before it was over, Andrew dribbled the ball to the top of the arc. Looking at the basket that suddenly became a little bigger, Andrew made a three-pointer without hesitation.

The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and with a sound of "shua", the ball fell firmly into the arms of the basket.

Andrew scored 8 points in a row, leading the team to an 8-0 attack wave in one fell swoop, and the point difference was widened to 18 points in one fell swoop. After that, the San Antonio Spurs couldn't prevent the New York Knicks from attacking at all, and chasing 18 points was simply a dream.

最终纽约尼克斯以109:92，17分主场大胜圣安东尼奥马刺，取得7连胜，总战绩来到30胜8负。

The New York Knicks also narrowed the gap with the No. [-] Chicago Bulls in the East by virtue of the victory in this game. The Chicago Bulls also have a game today, and their opponent is the Eastern Conference powerhouse O'Dolan Magic.

O'Dolan Magic's Warcraft Howard broke out. He made 19 of 11 shots and 10 of 7 free throws. He scored 29 points, 18 rebounds and 3 blocks in a large double-double. He smashed the Chicago Bulls Twin Towers and led O'Dolan The Magic beat the Chicago Bulls by 99 points, 94:5.

Knowing the news, Andrew couldn't help but send a congratulatory text message to Howard: Howard, you are amazing. You scored a large double-double and knocked off the No. [-] Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference. You did a great job.

It didn't take long for Howard to call. Before Andrew connected, Howard said cracklingly, and he could feel his excitement from his tone. He was also very satisfied with this game.

(End of this chapter)