NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 450 The Leeks of Dallas ( words)

As the finals approach, the teams that start fishing also have a lot of work to do, such as renewing contracts with core players, inviting rookies to try out, and looking for potential trading partners to supplement the lineup.

The Akron Beacon Journal has been busy speaking well of Jeff Van Gundy recently. Everything is afraid of comparison. Look at the defeated Heat. Cavaliers fans can hold their chests high with pride!
In addition to having fun, Cleveland fans are actually more concerned about LeBron James who has a fractured rib.

Holding the team option, it also depends on the will of the Chosen One. After all, being in Cleveland will indeed affect some commercial value, but James did not disappoint the fans and gave a positive answer:

"I am absolutely sure that I will win the championship in Cleveland! I will stay with the team!"

Judging from the photos, James has recovered well. Perhaps the Heat's defeat gave him great encouragement. At the end of the interview, he did not forget to encourage his good friend Wade:

"Coach Van Gundy taught me that the key to greatness is how to handle failure."

"I want to send this sentence to my good friend. I know Wade. He has unparalleled talent. The future belongs to the young people."

On Tuesday, May 5, last night's Eastern Conference Finals, Wade missed Game 30 due to a concussion, and O'Neal and Jason Williams retired at halftime due to injuries.

Gary Payton was ejected in the fourth quarter, and Fish and his team defeated him. He was robbed of his starting position that year, and this time he finally vented his anger.

125:75，在首轮58、半决赛59之后，东部决赛也迎来了一场50。

TNT's program in the afternoon will continue to warm up for the Western Conference Finals. The Mavericks are currently leading 3:0, and the Suns will face a battle of honor tonight.

Although basketball commentators won't talk too much about the Heat's free throws, Li You's "smack on" Wade has broken the circle. This is really outrageous. Is basketball game so dangerous?
As the broadcaster of the conference finals, TNT should have talked more about tonight's game, but this series was not only a crushing one, but there was no topic at all.

For the sake of ratings, the trio had to review the Knicks' advancement process, which can be regarded as a warm-up for the finals.

In the studio, Charles Barkley obviously did not care about the emotions of the Heat fans, and smiled as he asked the director to play the footage of Wade and O'Neal being interviewed last night.

Perhaps he was unwilling to accept the loss. Wade, dressed in a gray suit, had red eyes when facing the reporters in the audience. He looked extremely frustrated and took the initiative to take responsibility for the loss:
"I failed the fans and we shouldn't have ended the season this way. This is not our true level."

"Jason has been playing with an injury and postponed his surgery for this conference finals."

"I betrayed the trust of my teammates."

After saying this, Wade choked up a little. O'Neal, who was standing beside him, patted his partner and continued to bow his head. If he had been better at free throws, they should have been leading at the end of the third quarter of Game 3.

The poor free throws ultimately changed the course of the game, and the Knicks were able to withstand the 1-point rain thanks to the fat man's performance.

The sports media in Miami were in a bad mood. No one asked questions. The home stadium for Game 4 was not full. Only 1 fans entered, and some of them left at halftime. The scene was very embarrassing for a while.

The TNT reporter did not add insult to injury, but instead pointed the finger at Pat Riley:

"Shaq, how would you rate the coaching abilities of Stan Van Gundy and Pat Riley, and who is the better coach than Phil Jackson?"

The Heat didn't lose so much in last year's Eastern Conference Finals. At that time, Stan Van Gundy was called a promising team. However, after winning this season, they suffered a crushing defeat in the divisional finals, and the championship coach was naturally questioned.

O'Neal did not answer the question, but stared at the reporter, and finally said in a deep voice:
"Next question!"

After playing this video, Charles Barkley in the studio grinned. Seeing O'Neal's defense break in front of the media, he was in a particularly good mood:
"I think O'Neal should give his title of 'Superman' to Lee and ignore Iverson. Facing the 03 rookies, Lee showed unparalleled dominance."

"LeBron James missed Game 4 due to a fractured rib, and Dwyane Wade was knocked unconscious by Lee during the game and eventually missed Game 4 as well."

"Lee finally showed his brutal side. We have all played against him. Many people seem to have forgotten how Lee played in the past."

Kenny Smith, who was sitting on the far left, shook his head helplessly. These words sounded ambiguous, so he had to add:

"These are all accidents. The Knicks didn't advance by relying on injuries to their opponents. Their dominance this year is too exaggerated."

"After the Finals, the biggest playoff margin in history will be born, and I want to praise the work of former general manager Glenn Field."

"He built a terrifying dynasty for New York."

When talking about the lineup, Ernie Johnson immediately interrupted and brought the topic back to tonight's game:

"In the Western Conference Finals, the Mavericks basically rotated 9 players, which also showed their terrifying lineup depth. Don't forget that they are also a 60-win team!"

"Considering the competitive environment in the Western Conference, the Mavericks are severely underrated."

The West is strong and the East is weak, which has almost become a stereotype among basketball critics. Charles Barkley did not refute it, but just joked about Nowitzki, whom he looked down upon:
"You're right, but Lee will tear the Mavericks apart, just think about the big men he faced in the finals over the past few years!"

"Karl Malone, Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Shaquille O'Neal, I respect Nowitzki, but his performance on the defensive end can't support the Mavericks."

"As for Van Horn, Dampier and Diop, maybe they should pray to God. They don't seem to know how terrifying Lee is in the playoffs."

Since the big-mouthed Barkley often belittles Nowitzki, the show has been complained by fans many times. Kenny Smith hurried to say something good:
"Nowitzki played the best form of his career this year, and being selected into the first team is the best proof!"

It was thought that the Mavericks would sweep their opponents, but Nowitzki failed to seize the opportunity and was in poor form that night, shooting 14 of 4 and contributing 13 points.
88:107, the Suns won the battle of honor, trailing 1:3, and the series will continue.

During the game, Avery Johnson's wife got into an argument with a Suns fan, and Mark Cuban joined the argument.

Perhaps knowing that the series was over, the Suns fans mocked the young general during the game:
"You'll still lose to New York as a coach!"

Mark Cuban did not deny that he tried to help after the game, and even took the initiative to mention his actions in an interview:
"If a drunk is harassing you, I'll go over and see if I can help, and this time is no exception!"

"Every member of the Mavericks is my family! I'm glad the series can return to Dallas. We don't have to receive the award alone on the road like the Knicks did!"

As they are about to enter the finals, Cuban couldn't hide the smile on his face, and he also joked about the award ceremony when the Knicks won the division championship this year.

As Miami fans left the stadium early, the scene of lifting the division championship trophy was indeed not a pretty sight.

Fortunately, New York fans are already used to it. After going 12-0 in the Eastern Conference playoffs, it is too difficult to watch the awards ceremony at home.

On June 6st, the Knicks are still resting. According to the progress of the Western Conference Finals, the Finals will officially start at 1:6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21.

With the No. 1 record in the league, New York fans can wait for the finals at Madison Square Garden.

Recently, New York fans called on the league to change the schedule of the finals. The 232 showdown makes everyone always miss the award ceremony, which seriously affects the viewing experience.

At present, the league has only announced that it will modify the regular season record issue, and has not given any response to the adjustment of the finals system.

David Stern recently confirmed in an interview with ABC broadcasters that the league gave the players a new gift at this year's draft.

The ratings rebounded, making the president happy. He took this opportunity to once again praise the Knicks' performance in the Eastern Conference Finals:
"After we corrected the penalty standards this season, we received different complaints after every game."

"Teams that aspire to win the championship should learn from the defending champions. The Knicks rarely complain about referees. Lee has won the respect of all referees in the league!"

"We allow players to express their personalities, and look at how Lee plays on the court, an artist on the basketball court, that's the best description."

David Stern has always been supporting the Knicks, which is determined by the ratings. Coupled with the high luxury taxes in the future, incidents of workplace harassment by management have been suppressed by the league.

James Dolan eventually paid more than 800 million US dollars, but few media reported on this matter. Instead, there was more and more news about the new general manager Downey.

The New York Times and several mainstream media outlets have recently loaned out the championship in advance, and the title of dynasty team can no longer satisfy the fans.

The team is on holiday, and Li You has been staying at Peninsula Manor in recent days. After the weather warmed up, the tree-lined and extremely quiet environment became the family's favorite.

In the afternoon, the girls were basking in the sun in the back garden. Happy, who was already 8 years old and had become an elderly dog, kept circling around Melinda. The dog was really excited as he hadn’t seen his mistress for two months.

Looking at the husky running around on the grass, Milinda waved from her recliner. She touched Happy's head and found that Happy was still shedding hair, so she immediately pushed the dog aside:
"Honey, don't listen to me, it's only been 2 months!"

Li You rested in Melinda's arms. This was his third child. According to the current trend, the football team would be there in a few years.

Melinda, with her blonde hair and floral dress, giggled. Happy, who was a show-off, started to pounce on Li You, who had stood up straight. The dog was still the same as when he was little after all these years.

Noticing Scarlett approaching with juice, Li You quickly threw the tennis ball at hand, and the Husky barked and ran after the ball.
During working hours, only the young girls who were not working were looking after the house. Scarlett put down her juice and came over. When she squeezed into Milinda's arms, she vowed:

"It must be a boy, but don't cry like Zell."

After becoming a young mother, Scarlett's mentality has not completely changed. Her increasingly lively son is a little too much for her to handle. Alvin, the obedient boy, is more likable to her.

Looking at the young girl in a gray suspender skirt who was squeezed onto the recliner, Milinda hugged her, rubbed her plump breasts that had grown, and whispered teasingly:
"Haven't you been working hard these past few days to give birth to another quiet and good child?"

Although the three of them have known each other for a long time, Scarlett couldn't help blushing as she played against each other every day. The occasional one-on-one match did make her indulge herself a little.
Li You, who was drinking juice, quickly moved behind the two girls and began to massage them. Thinking of the news in the newspaper, he said with some regret:

"Jeanine Pirro is good for TV, and there is no hope for New York State Attorney General. It would be great if Irving could get that position one day."

If he could hold on for another 10 years, he might be able to get the party nomination. Thinking of her friend's situation, Milinda finally shook her head and said:
"Biovai's allegations will not affect us. This is a critical period in the gubernatorial election. The Wall Street sheriff will not care about this little thing."

Scarlett picked up the juice, stood up and leaned into Li You's arms, took a sip, and tilted her head back with an expectant look.

After savoring a mouthful of the cool and smooth juice, Li You hugged the young girl and teased her about his recent income:

"We originally ordered a small yacht. When the children grow up, we will have to buy a bigger boat."

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That night, with a score of 96:116, the Mavericks scored from multiple points and launched a violent attack, and they won the Western Conference championship at the American Airlines Arena as they wished.

At the award ceremony, 2 Dallas fans cheered loudly for Nowitzki who held the trophy.

"MVP! MVP! MVP!"

Looking at the trophy in his hand, Nowitzki was very excited. He put aside all his regrets for defeating his friend. When he was interviewed, he loudly promised the fans:
"Let the media continue to underestimate us! This year we will bring the championship back to Dallas!"

Avery Johnson and Mark Cuban were both clapping their hands vigorously. They were equally excited. In the Finals, the highest stage in the NBA, they did it!
When the trophy was passed to Jason Terry, he seemed to remember the bad times in the Hawks. With tears in his eyes, Terry held the trophy high and shouted excitedly:
"Finals, here we come!"

The newbie Harris and the atmosphere group cheered loudly with the fans. This was the highlight of their careers.

On June 6, the Knicks resumed normal training, and ABC, as the broadcaster, also began interviewing Knicks players.

This process has been going on for many years, and both sides have cooperated well. However, when I interviewed Gasol, I got an interesting news:
"In international competitions, Nowitzki's performance is indeed better than mine, but I am also growing. I have played in more finals, and this is my advantage."

"Not only in the NBA, but also in this year's World Championships, I will continue to share my championship experience. I look forward to Spain and Germany meeting in the final."

The bearded Gasol showed a confident look on his face. Thinking of the subsequent games, he stroked his thick hair and joked:

"If the Knicks lose this year, I will cut my long hair and shave my beard! Maybe Dirk will accept such a challenge."

The Knicks have indeed established a true winning culture, and Gasol's confidence is the best proof of this. When he first entered the league, the Spanish big man was not going to "borrow money and brag".
Grant Hill and Artest were both stubborn. When talking about the change in playing style, they both smiled and asked back to the camera:
"Think about how many rings we've won as winners, why would we change?"

Being a perimeter defender and a fast break expert, this positioning does involve sacrifices, but there is only one basketball, and if you want to win the championship, this is the current best configuration.

With his right foot still wearing a protective boot, Kurt Thomas, in front of the camera, had tears in his eyes when he talked about his career, and once again took the initiative to respond to trade rumors:

"Lee changed my career. After the injury in Dallas, I became a free agent and came to New York. It was the best decision I made."

"I know my body well and I have no regrets at this point in my career."

"Many people think being traded is a betrayal, but every player who leaves the Knicks is still a member of this big family, and we don't mind making the last contribution to the team."

The staff crowded in the media room of the Tarrytown Training Center were also deeply moved. Kurt Thomas was not lying. No one complained about the players who left New York over the years.

Leaving the Knicks and spreading championship experience to the league has become part of the team culture!

When Fisher appeared in front of the reporters, he first joked about the red curtain behind him, and then talked seriously about his gains in New York:

"I had some success with the team in Los Angeles, but we didn't make it to the Finals the next year."

“The biggest reward from coming to New York is understanding why the Knicks are known as a true dynasty team.”

"From Li, I learned how to be a true leader!"

Facing the camera, Lao Yu also revealed some news. Due to family reasons, he might "return to his roots" and share his experience with his old club.
Diao, Raja Bell and Prince have a good relationship. The Frenchman has completely integrated into the team and joked in front of the camera:
"Everyone respects the Mavericks, but I think we all have a chance to win the FMVP award!"

Prince was of course aware that Dio was teasing the Mavericks for not being strong enough and that the game might end in two quarters. Seeing that some reporters didn't understand his meaning, Prince, as an honest man in the team, decisively added:

"Like Boris said, everyone will finish the game as soon as possible"

Raja Bell immediately laughed out loud. He couldn't help laughing when he saw the Dallas media reporters reviewing the regular season. Thinking of the rookie's bold words in the finals, he also joked:
"Lee is a selfless leader who is not interested in statistics. The Mavericks should be thankful, otherwise they will also seek help from a psychologist after the game."

The three big men of the Knicks were also very confident when they were interviewed. David Lee was a little embarrassed, Varejao was eager to try, and Gazuric confidently mocked his opponent:
"The best center in the Western Conference? Believe me, no one will be talking about this title in a few days!"

The most low-key player in the team is D'Antoni. He is about to win four consecutive championships, but he didn't show off his mustache. In an interview, he gave all the credit to Li You:
"Lee is the best core guard in basketball history. To coach such a genius, we just need to do some minor work."

“As I have always stressed, as coaches we only give opinions, Lee is the one who makes the decisions on the court!”

"He lived up to the trust. In fact, he is better than the reports say. Lee is the best in history."

The mustache guy delivered a "coach compliment" and the fluent flattery left the ABC staff stunned. The champion coach was a little too down-to-earth.

On Sunday, June 6, after everyone in Dallas flew to Manhattan, they saw the news in the newspaper and felt a little angry.

Last night, James Dolan performed with his band JD and the Straight Shot near Madison Square Garden.

MSG staff and the Knicks team attended with their families, and the New York Times called the performance a "celebration of victory."
A reporter from the New York Daily News sneaked into the scene and took photos of Li You and Ivana whispering and laughing intimately. The curly-haired boss was also photographed shouting "Champion".

Mark Cuban didn't want his emotions to affect the players, so he wrote this directly on his blog:

"We'll make the arrogant Knicks pay!"

In the afternoon, Jason Terry seemed to have forgotten the years he was badly beaten by the Eagles. In an interview, he once again made bold statements:

"68 wins? I know the strength of each team in the Eastern Conference. If the Mavericks had such a competitive environment, maybe we could get 74 wins!"

"The Knicks have never faced a team with good depth in the finals. If we win the championship, I hope to see them take the initiative to apologize."

"They have to respect the Mavericks!" Jason Terry, who has been packaged these days, has become a hero in Dallas. All his deeds from childhood to adulthood have been dug up, and all sports media are discussing him.

This is the influence of the finals. Basketball fans all over the world will pay attention to it, and Terry can't help but start to feel proud.

However, these remarks did not irritate the New York fans. After all, everyone still looked down on the "softies" in Dallas. There were too few stars on the opposing team and they posed no threat at all.

The Mavericks, who were talking to themselves, spent more than a day to confirm one thing: they were being badly ignored, and New York fans had already started celebrating the 10th championship in team history in advance.

The Knicks' team peripherals are updated simultaneously, and the hook is also advertising the GOAT Lee generation finals limited color scheme.

This pair of bright orange sneakers has become a hot topic among fans recently. More people are discussing how many points Lee You will get in the finals than those who are guessing the winner.
The Mavericks, who had never experienced the finals, finally realized the malice and arrogance of this city, just as the Los Angeles Times often complained:

"Only a cocky lunatic would like the Knicks!"

On Tuesday, the 6th, after two days of ABC's promotion, Li You's interview became a topic of discussion among the public. When asked about his future goals, Li You's answer was unexpected:
“I hope to coach the kids 5-on-5 at home and I will focus more on my family in the future.”

The inspirational stories of the Mavericks players cannot compete with the gossip about Li You. Many fans are tired of watching the years of reminiscing about the good and bad times.

When Avery Johnson came to the arena to warm up in the evening, he looked serious. When Lisa Salters approached him for an interview, the young general responded seriously:

"We know our opponents better than the media thinks. In fact, the coaching staff has been watching the Knicks' videos since the beginning of the season."

"The defending champions deserve respect, but I believe in my players. If you underestimate us, you will pay the price."

This year's ABC pre-game show featured ESPN's most recognizable face, Dan Patrick, as the host in the studio.

Dan Patrick, who has hosted Sports Center since 1989, appeared on the pre-game show this year and also reflected the determination of ABC broadcasters, who did not want to experience a ratings slump again.

Looking at the interview footage transmitted back, Dan Patrick in the studio nodded slightly to the camera, and then pointed to the huge poster behind him in a joking tone:

"I agree with coach Avery Johnson, but unfortunately, until now, I still think that the current Knicks team is the best team in history."

"With clear division of labor, tacit cooperation, and rich tactics, we have moments of winning big against our opponents in every round of the Eastern Conference playoffs."

"I can't imagine how Lee can lose, maybe Mark has a different perspective!"

Dan Patrick, who has gray curly hair, smiled and turned the topic to the finals guest Mark Jackson, who was also wearing a black suit and laughed dryly:
"Anything is possible in basketball. The Mavericks are a strong team and their depth is the only team that can match the Knicks."

At this time, front-line reporter Scott connected with Michael Finley in the stadium. Facing his old club, Finley has been very low-key these days.

Finley still cares a lot about his reputation and has always been worried that Mavericks fans will label him a "traitor."

But it was no use hiding. Sports reporters all wanted to interview him. Standing on the sidelines and looking at the smiling Scott and the staff, Finley felt a little conflicted. He took the microphone and said simply:
"Dirk eliminated Nash, which is the result I least want to see. You know, we have a deep friendship."

"But this is the NBA. There is only one O'Brien Cup every season. No one will refuse this supreme honor. Giving it your all is the greatest respect for your friends."

Seeing the serious look on his face, he ended the interview with a bold statement. Michael Wilbon in the studio behind him faced the camera and took the initiative to say:

"I agree with Finley, just like Lee going all out to beat Iverson in the playoffs, that's true respect!"

After saying this, Michael Wilbon also smiled. As a well-known host, he knew how to mobilize the audience's emotions:

"We predicted before the game that Jason Terry would partner with Adrian Griffin in the backcourt. This was for defensive reasons. Griffin would most likely take on the responsibility of defending Lee."

"Jason Terry's experience with the Eagles can also help the team. I admire his fighting spirit. Maybe Lee will have trouble on the defensive end tonight."

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At 20:30 p.m., 30 minutes before the game started, Madison Square Garden was already boiling. In the visiting team's player tunnel, all the Mavericks players could hear the shouting in the arena.

Josh Howard, wearing a blue headband, jumped up and down while making the sign of the cross on his chest, trying to pray for God's blessing.

Jerry Stackhouse lowered his bald head. When he played in the Eastern Conference, he was often beaten. At this time, he silently prayed for God to bless him.

Listening to his teammates muttering, Eric Dampier continued to adjust his headband, while also shouting encouragement:
"There's nothing to worry about. We usually win and lose against each other. As long as we win four games first, we can win the O'Brien Cup!"

"As far as inside strength is concerned, no one can compare to us!"

Nowitzki, with his head held high and his hands behind his back, had no interest in talking nonsense. The German was also praying silently at this time, and the noise seemed to be getting louder and louder, which made him nervous.

When the Mavericks ran out of the player tunnel, the noise in their ears suddenly increased several times. The visiting team players were briefly introduced. When Nowitzki heard their names, he stepped forward and high-fived his teammates.

The boiling scene forced the Mavericks to scream at the top of their lungs to try to boost morale. Nowitzki turned his head to look to the other side, where the huge golden O'Brien Cup model was particularly eye-catching.

As the names of the home team players were called, the shouts became louder and louder. When he heard "7-time champion", Nowitzki couldn't help but look up at the sky above the arena.

The championship banners that were connected together were particularly eye-catching, and the shouts that almost broke through the stadium made the Mavericks realize why this place was called the "Devil's Home Court".
After the pre-match singing session, the lights in the stadium came back on and Li You tore off his white training suit, revealing his fully armed home jersey suit.

In the ABC commentary booth, Mike Breen and Hubie Brown could see the different emotions of the players on both sides.

Li You always had a relaxed smile on his face, while Nowitzki looked extremely serious and kept missing his warm-up shots.

Both sides announced their starting lineups. The Knicks did not put out the twin towers. D'Antoni suddenly changed the lineup and Prince moved to the power forward position.

The Mavericks did as the commentators expected. In order to take advantage of their size, Adrian Griffin and Jason Terry partnered up in the backcourt, and Dampier remained the starting center.

"Jason Terry, also 28, will face a huge test tonight. There is no doubt that Lee will be responsible for marking him on the defensive end."

"If Terry wants to play as efficiently as he did in the Western Conference Finals, he must get into the game as soon as possible."

Hubie Brown was a little worried that the Mavericks would be slow to warm up. Having watched so many Knicks games, he knew that the first move was to get off to a strong start.

The old coach's emotions did not affect Mike Breen, who was secretly celebrating his 10th championship these days. It was impossible for a rookie to defeat the extremely experienced Knicks in the finals:

"Prince came into the starting lineup, obviously to make up for the height difference and match up against Nowitzki."

"It seems that the Knicks will insist on a large-area rotation tonight. Coach D'Antoni doesn't seem to be worried about defense. This is the confidence of a championship coach."

Wearing a black striped suit with a red scarf, the director frequently pointed the camera at D'Antoni. The man with a mustache sat on the bench and waved with a smile. It was clear that he was going to be on standby again tonight!

When the referee called both sides to the center of the field, the Mavericks still looked solemn, but Li You smiled and bumped fists with his old opponent, and took the initiative to greet Jason Terry:

"Man, glad to see you in the finals!"

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As if remembering his pre-match boast, Terry forced a smile on his face, and after he stepped forward to bump fists, he said nothing. He had heard some rumors when he was on the Eagles that Li You was very vindictive.
Gasol also hugged and greeted Nowitzki, and with Hill greeting his opponents with a smile, the Knicks seemed to have created a friendly game atmosphere.

Josh Howard noticed Artest staring at him and felt uncomfortable. As a third-year freshman, he was very nervous at this moment.

"Let's go Knicks!."

Rhythmic cheers came one after another, and the New York fans at the scene stood up one after another, waiting for the home team to score a goal.

When the referee threw the ball into the air, perhaps because of nervousness, Dampier jumped too early and the basketball was easily pushed to the half court by Gasol. When Li You received the ball, there was an immediate cheer.

The commentator guessed the defensive matchup wrong. Adrian Griffin followed Artest, Terry leaned against Hill, and Josh Howard took on the task of leading the defense.

Simply observing the defensive matchup, Li Youyun immediately made a tactical gesture after crossing half court. Josh Howard moved his feet, as if he was worried about being passed by one step, and always controlled the defensive distance.

Artest slowly moved to the left corner. Gasol saw the tactical gesture and stopped near the left baseline. Prince was already immersed in the right corner.

For a moment, only Hill stayed on the right wing to provide support. Terry on the opposite side had no intention of assisting in defense and watched Li You approach the top of the arc with the ball in his right hand.

Josh Howard, who was standing on the three-point line, saw Li You approaching and immediately took the initiative, sliding upwards while trying to complete the close defense.

As his opponent's feet moved, Li You suddenly lowered his center of gravity, changed direction under his hips and swayed his body to the left front, deceiving the opponent's center of gravity and quickly changing direction forward.

With only two "bangs", Josh Howard, who was standing on the three-point line, lost his defensive position and was instantly broken through by Li You.

Nowitzki, who was still aiming at the right corner, and Dampier, who was at the bottom left of the basket, didn't react completely. In the blink of an eye, Li Yousan, who had rushed into the paint area, took three steps and flew into the air.

He grabbed the ball with his right hand and glided in the air, ignoring the defender who was moving his feet. Before the defense arrived, Li You pulled his arm sideways and dunked!
"Oh!"

The powerful dunk made the New York fans cheer. Nowitzki stopped and looked at Li You who was standing at the baseline shaking his head. The feeling that something was wrong came to his mind again:
"Why is it faster than expected?!"

Terry, who received the ball at the baseline, was unable to speed up due to Li You's physical confrontation. When he was disturbed at the midline, he dribbled behind his back and tried to change direction but almost lost the ball.

Holding the ball in his right hand, Terry rushed across the center line and immediately passed the ball to Nowitzki on the right wing.

After handing the ball over, he set a fake screen and then immediately broke it open. Terry accelerated to the right side near the baseline. Prince, who was prepared, switched defense in time and cut off Nowitzki's passing route.

Looking at Li You in front of him, Nowitzki turned his body sideways, protecting the ball while also observing the defense.

He waved to Adrian Griffin on the left wing to move away a little, and his teammates moved their feet. After Nowitzki released the ball with his right hand, he immediately turned around and then moved sideways with the ball in his left hand.

Trying to squeeze past Li You with his big body, Nowitzki, holding the ball in his left hand, moved sideways against the defense.

While Li You was defending, he did not rush to interfere, and tried to use his ball-protecting hand to break through the defense. Just as Nowitzki was about to exert force, Li You officially went up to steal the ball.

After hurriedly passing the ball, Nowitzki immediately raised the ball above his head and faked a dribble. As a result, Li You pressed in front of him again and did not choose to pass the ball. Finally, Nowitzki tilted his body to make a jump shot!

"state!"

The height advantage could not be converted into a goal. The basketball hit the rim and bounced out. Gasol grabbed the rebound and then swung the ball hard.

Dampier failed to rush for the ball in time, which meant that his teammates had no time to retreat. Nowitzki could only watch Li You rush past him, and in the blink of an eye he found himself half a body length behind.

Li You rushed across the center line, shook off the defense and successfully got the ball. He ran faster and faster with the ball in his right hand, ignoring Nowitzki who was striding back to defend behind him, and jumped into the air just after passing the free throw line.

Helplessly stopping, the Mavericks could only watch Li You glide and dunk from a long distance to score another 2 points.

"Oh!"

Cheers resounded throughout the stadium. Avery Johnson, who was originally sitting on the bench, stood up nervously. Seeing Terry receiving the ball at the baseline and being constantly pressured by Li You's defense, he hurriedly gave a loud reminder.

"Move! Cover!"

He staggered across half court again, and Terry, who was protecting the ball sideways, began to call for a pick-and-roll with Nowitzki. At the top of the arc, he broke the ball and turned around. The moment he switched to his right hand, Terry moved sideways with the help of the screen.

Prince switched defense early again and almost bumped into Terry who was in his arms. Terry pushed the ball and changed direction again, trying to squeeze through the defense. He dribbled the ball with his left hand, but was poked away by Prince's long arms.

Fortunately, Adrian Griffin rushed to the left elbow area and picked up the ball before Artest.

"Defense!."

The Mavericks' chaotic offense made the defensive cheers even louder. Seeing that his teammates were not brave enough to take the ball because of Artest's defense, Nowitzki quickly cut to the left side near the baseline.

Gasol switched defense in time, and Adrian Griffin hurriedly threw the ball, but the pass quality was not high, so Nowitzki had to move forward a step before he successfully caught the ball.

Dampier was still pushing towards the basket, but Josh Howard and his teammates started running to the right half court to open up offensive space, and for a while they were all crowded under the basket.
Terry, who tried to receive the ball at the top of the arc, was unable to get rid of Li You's pursuit and defense. Seeing that there was little time left for the attack, Nowitzki turned around and attacked facing the basket, and finally released the ball with his left hand and broke through with a cross step.

Rushing to the right side near the baseline against the defense, Nowitzki stopped suddenly, faced Gasol's block, leaned back, and missed a difficult jump shot.

Danville, who was trying hard to grab the rebound, could only watch the basketball hit the front of the basket and bounce into the hands of Li You who was retreating into the paint area.

Avery Johnson on the sidelines shouted at his players to retreat, but Li You rushed forward with the ball at a very fast speed.

Li You pushed the ball sharply and changed direction near the three-point line to avoid Terry. He picked up the ball with his left hand and threw it directly to half court without waiting to cross the center line.

Hill rushed to the left wing and received the pass in front of Josh Howard, took a big step with his left hand, then leaned against the defense and went straight to the basket.

Josh Howard, who was trying to retreat, jumped up. After an aerial confrontation, Hill tilted his body, grabbed the ball with his left hand and threw it towards the backboard.

The two rushed out of the baseline, the basketball hit the backboard and went into the basket, and the cheers could not be stopped for a while.

Terry, who returned to the baseline to receive the ball, was pressured by Li You again. Without waiting to cross the center line, he hurriedly threw the ball to Adrian Griffin.

Receiving the ball from the left wing, Adrian Griffin turned his body and tried to observe the defense, but Artest saw the opportunity, suddenly rushed forward to cut the ball, knocked the opponent away and completed the steal directly.

Nowitzki at the top of the arc was already confused, and Artest, who took the ball and rushed to the top of the arc, was immediately defended by Terry.

The instinctive defense had problems again. As Artest made a quick stop and passed the ball sideways near the right sideline, Li You received the ball with no one in front of him, and made a steady jump shot from outside the three-point line!

"Swish!" The three-pointer went into the net, and Madison Square Garden was boiling again.

At 0:9, head coach Avery Johnson immediately requested a timeout. The Mavericks seemed to have entered a state of silence in advance, and the bench was particularly quiet.

Artest walked towards the bench, waving his arms and shouting, encouraging the New York fans to continue cheering.

Li You high-fived everyone to celebrate, and when he returned to his seat, a smile appeared on his face. He was already looking forward to the talents that the new guy on the opposite side would bring to him.

Dwyane Wade's extraordinary balance

The new talents obtained by the Eastern Conference champions are unlikely to improve their attributes. If they want to be faster and stronger, they still need simple and crude talents.

Hubie Brown sighed inwardly at the ABC commentary booth. The Mavericks showed signs of being unable to hold on just as the three-pronged attack began:
"Perhaps substituting Devin Harris to stabilize the backcourt is a better choice. Lee's pressure on Terry has caused chaos in the Mavericks' offense. They must adjust as soon as possible."

Mike Breen recalled Michael Wilbon, who was advocating for Terry, when he was connected to the studio behind the scenes. Feeling the joyful atmosphere on the scene, he joked in a light tone:

"The defenders who can cause trouble for Lee are all in the Eastern Conference. Lee in the playoffs is completely different from Lee in the regular season!"

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(End of this chapter)