Basketball Altar Living Buddha

Chapter 317 Opener

Chapter 311

When the offseason is coming to an end, the Knicks will not have much movement next!

It's not that the Knicks don't want to continue signings, but that there are really no free agents in the free market...

And with the end of the offseason, after free agents have found their next home, the Knicks have no chance to continue to strengthen the lineup. Reinforcing things!

It's not that the Knicks don't want to trade, but that they have no bargaining chips in their hands, no draft picks, and no players who are willing to trade...

The preseason started in full swing, neither Lei Feng nor Anthony played, but gave a lot of game time to the newcomers in the team and some new players who joined the Knicks!

As a result, after six preseason games, the Knicks only got three wins and three losses...

As the defending champion, one can imagine how many fans are paying attention to the Knicks' games. They really want to know whether the Knicks can continue to create miracles this season!
The Knicks' championship last season was undoubtedly a miracle!
But through the preseason, I really can't see how strong the Knicks are now, and can only wait for the upcoming regular season opener!
As the strongest team in the East, the Knicks will naturally be present in the opening game!
Generally speaking, the opening match between the East and the West is a match between the two strongest teams in each!

In the east, it is naturally the Knicks against the Cavaliers...

In the west, the Warriors played against the Spurs.

After the Cavaliers lost in the series against the Knicks last season, the offseason has been locked due to salary space. They did not get any decent players this offseason.

October 10, 18:07 pm!
The Knicks host the Cleveland Cavaliers!
The fans can't wait for the start of the game, and can't wait to see if the Knicks are still as strong as last season!

Of course, what they most want to see is whether Lei Feng will continue his heroic performance in the finals of last season in this opening game!

"Guys! The new season has completely started. What is our goal for this year?" Fisher shouted loudly before the start!
"Win the championship!" All the Knicks answered in unison!
"That's right, win the championship!"

"Guys, since we want to win the championship, let's show the momentum of the defending champion!"

"Let the Warriors open their eyes and take a good look at the Cleveland Cavaliers today. Even if they get Durant, they are still not our opponents!"

"Now, let's start!"

The referee's whistle sounded, and the starters of both sides began to appear on the stage!
The Knicks' starting lineup has not changed much from last season, mainly because Rondo is currently placed on the bench, and Crawford, who is more powerful offensively, is now on the starting lineup. Number 2!

Crawford plays the 1nd position, so Lei Feng will naturally play the [-]st position!
Of course, this is just an attempt by Fisher in the lineup, and it doesn't mean that Rondo will always sit on the bench.

Except for some changes in Rondo, the other Knicks' 345th positions have not changed, and they are still the three, Anthony, Porzingis and Gobert!
The Cavaliers' starting lineup is still the same, Eight Sage Kings, Guo Fu, James, JR Smith and Irving!
With such a lineup, the Knicks can be said to be familiar with it and cannot be more familiar!
When the starters of the two sides met each other on the field, Irving's face suddenly became a little ugly...

Looking at the Knicks' lineup, and thinking about it with his big toe, Lei Feng guessed that he was going to play point guard!

Thinking of Lei Feng coming to defend him, Owen couldn't help but sigh...

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The referee blew the whistle, and Gobert and Eight Sage Kings started to jump the ball...

Gobert easily got the first offensive ball for the Knicks. After Lei Feng got the ball, he directly started to advance with the ball!
Owen wanted to go forward and press the whole court, but thinking about it, if he was squeezed away by Lei Feng, it would be difficult to defend Lei Feng effectively again, so he couldn't help but directly dismissed the press. The thought was just waiting for Lei Feng's arrival at halftime!
After Lei Feng arrived in the frontcourt, he used his strong body to forcefully eat Owen without saying a word. Owen's scalp became numb after eating, and he was pushed back again and again, completely untenable.

……

JR Smith came forward to help Irving defend, but Lei Feng passed the ball directly to Crawford, who scored a three-pointer directly, which opened the curtain of the game!
With a three-pointer at the start, Crawford's mood became great!

Originally, he was a little worried that his shot rights would be greatly reduced in such a Knicks team, but looking at the offensive round just now, it seemed that the role he played was no different from when he was in the Clippers!
This made Crawford breathe a sigh of relief. He is not afraid that the Knicks will let him play as a substitute, but what he is afraid of is that the two big guys of the Knicks will not give him the ball...

But now it seems that there is no need to worry at all!
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The ball is switched, and it's the Cavaliers' turn to attack!
The Knicks this season, during the offseason, specially developed tactics that focus on zone defense.

In the past, the Knicks also used zone defense, but they were not good at it. This time, after adjustments and additional training during the offseason, their zone defense tactics have become more and more perfect!

The reason why the zone defense tactic was chosen as the team's main defensive tactic is naturally the Cavaliers and Warriors!

These two teams can be regarded as strong rivals for the Knicks on the way to the championship, and both teams also have the same characteristic, that is, weak inside. In this case, the Knicks only need to do a good job of zone defense to prevent opponents from shooting and Breakthrough can achieve excellent defensive effect!

James received the ball in the frontcourt and was about to start singles. Anthony took the initiative to take over the important task of defending James in this game. Maybe he also wanted to prove that he has the strength to get a maximum salary contract!

The Knicks gave Anthony a maximum salary. Speaking of which, many fans are a little dissatisfied. If Anthony is at the peak, it would be fine to give such a contract, but Anthony is obviously past his peak now. A contract is too much to justify!
Anthony can be regarded as a type of person with extremely strong self-esteem, and can even be said to be a strong pervert...

So it is difficult for him to bear the outside world's doubts about him. In today's game, Anthony has already mustered his strength and wants to do a big job to prove that he is still the peak melon!

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Anthony's expression at the moment is very solemn, even James, a good friend, rarely sees such a solemn expression on Anthony's face.

James wanted to break through, but Anthony stood up to James, not giving James any chance to turn around!
Seeing Anthony's defense, Lei Feng couldn't help but feel relieved...

Lei Feng is also very aware of the pressure on Anthony's shoulders. He is a little worried that Anthony will let himself go under this pressure, but judging from Anthony's performance today, it is obvious that this is not the case. He turned the pressure into motivation!
For a long time, Anthony's defense has not been recognized by the fans. Although it is not up to the point of being criticized, it is not much better!
But Lei Feng knows that Anthony's defensive strength is not weak, especially in defense against the opponent's back attack. His physical foundation is there. As long as he defends with his heart, how can his defensive strength be poor!
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James also couldn't find a comfortable shooting space under Anthony's hard top, and finally used JR Smith's pick-and-roll to complete a mid-range shot!
It's a pity that the ball missed, and Gobert grabbed the offensive rebound under the strike!
Just after the offensive rebound was taken, Gobert made a long pass to Lei Feng!
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Owen's speed is naturally as fast as lightning, but in front of Lei Feng, who is as heavy as Mount Tai, he can't find any way.

Owen on one side couldn't bear the idea of ​​blocking Lei Feng's pace at all. He knew that if he really tried to block Lei Feng, being knocked into the air would be the lightest end!

After rushing to the front court, there was only one Irving by his side, and the old Crawford behind him was also responding!
In this case, Lei Feng can directly hold the ball and dunk, of course, he can also choose to pass the ball...

Under the attention of the fans at the scene, Lei Feng directly passed the ball behind his back and passed the ball to Crawford who came to meet him, and he continued to squeeze Owen away...

After receiving the ball, Crawford was even more excited. After putting the ball into the basket with a step, he laughed at Lei Feng!

"RAY, you are a qualified leader!"

"No, not only a qualified leader, you are an excellent leader, the best leader in the league!" Crawford's voice was not small, and the players on the field could hear it!
At the beginning of the game, Crawford scored five points in a row under the assist of Lei Feng. He was convinced that joining the Knicks was definitely an extremely correct choice!

"Jamal, don't be so exaggerated! It's just two goals..." Lei Feng touched his nose, a little embarrassed!
In such a large crowd, to exaggerate oneself in such an exaggerated way is really...

Cool!
"It's not just two goals, it can fully reflect your leadership spirit! Selfless leadership spirit!" Crawford became more and more excited...

He feels that the second spring of his career may start in the Knicks...

Anthony also laughed. It is true that what Crawford said meant that Lei Feng was the leader of this Knicks team, but Anthony didn't take it seriously!

The matter of his contract was obtained by Lei Feng who helped him force the palace management to get it. Anthony already knew this, but he didn't feel Lei Feng.

Anthony knew very well that since the moment the Knicks won the championship, Lei Feng has been the absolute leader of this Knicks team!
It can even be said that from the moment the Knicks entered the playoffs, Lei Feng had fully assumed the role of team leader!

Although Anthony felt lost in his heart, he also accepted this reality. After all, he was old, and no player could continue to be strong. The position of leader was handed over to the younger and stronger Lei Feng, and Anthony was willing!
"Jamal, you are right! The most powerful leader of the alliance is Lei Feng!"

"Haha, Jamal, your vision is so good, you chose the Knicks!" Anthony joked about Crawford.

"That's natural, you know I pushed the Clippers' contract of more than 4000 million!" Crawford said proudly, patting his chest.

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The starting situation is very good, and the whole Knicks are in a good mood!
The Knicks fans at the scene were even more cheering!
The Knicks are still strong!

It's still the Knicks who can win the championship!

The strength has not declined at all!

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Maybe he also wanted to let the newcomer Crawford feel the unity atmosphere of the Knicks, so in the first half of the game, Crawford got a lot of shots!

Almost occupied half of the entire Knicks' shots, and of the remaining half, Anthony consumed more than half, and the remaining half was on the inside Gemini.

Lei Feng didn't take any shots today, but the statistics are still very impressive!

With 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal, Lei Feng has already obtained such a statistic in just half a quarter, which is terrifying!
And these four assists were all assists by Crawford. With the help of Lei Feng and other generals, Crawford has already scored [-] points in just half a quarter of the game!
"Good guy, Crawford is really worth 1800 million. It looks much better than that Parsons! Scored 10 points in such a short time?!"

"With Crawford, we can share the offensive pressure on Lei Feng. This will be great. Lei Feng can relax during the regular season!"

"Not bad! Not bad! It seems that this offseason for the Knicks is not a waste of time, at least they still have the harvest of Crawford!"

After seeing Crawford's performance, the fans couldn't help applauding. It's really not easy for an old guard in his 30s to have such a strong performance. The Knicks' 1800 million is not a loss!
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After half a quarter, I don't know if the Cavaliers have not come out of the leisurely offseason, or they are really not the Knicks' single-handed enemy!
Anyway, they are now behind in the score. The current score between the two sides is 19:9. In half a quarter, the Knicks lead by [-] points!

……

Fisher called a timeout and replaced Lei Feng and Porzingis on the field with Rondo and Hernangomez!

At present, the Knicks have a lot of available generals on the bench. Fisher is a clever wife with Mi, and can use the lineup he wants to use at will.

"RAY, boss, you are my boss..." Porzingis sat beside Lei Feng and wailed at Lei Feng.

Lei Feng was taken aback, what happened to Porzingis, who has always been relatively honest?Why suddenly so two?
"Boss, do you think I can make the All-Star this season?" Porzingis asked with a sad face.

(End of this chapter)