Legend Raiders

Chapter 691

After losing to the Pacers, Qin Tao had no time to listen to Paul George's "smug" smile, so he and his teammates flew back to Boston immediately.

After the game is over, they will face the challenge of the Knicks the next day.

If it is said that this month's schedule is very sweet for them, then as they head to the away game against the Pacers, their schedule will be very difficult.

This time.

Their loss to the Pacers is basically their problem.

If they could have prepared more fully, I am afraid the final result would not have collapsed.

But it's useless to say too much.

Like Paul George said, just call back next time.

What's more, the state of the Celtics players and the team's situation have just been reversed recently, and it is acceptable to lose a game.

Back to Boston.

Qin Tao and the others didn't study anything for the last game.

The coach can't do that every time the team has a problem. Sometimes the players' own research and analysis are better than Stevens' guidance.

And the Knicks, who are the opponents of the Celtics tomorrow, actually came here to prepare for the game when they arrived in Indianapolis.

this season.

Since the start of the season, the Knicks have actually not had high expectations for them.

It is undeniable.

According to their lineup, not to mention this season, in the next two or three years, they will be a member of the Eastern Conference.

But with the understanding of the past few years, their luxurious lineup is not satisfactory.

hit now.

If the Eastern Nets are the most disappointing team this season, then the Knicks can definitely be ranked very close to them.

20 wins and 40 losses!
That's what the Knicks are up to this season.

of course.

They are much better than the well-known bottom team in the league.

soon.

Accompanied by Qin Tao, they arrived at the arena one after another. When they officially entered, they didn't see their opponents tonight.

It seems that they have already left early, or maybe they got used to this arena almost yesterday.

some training.

Qin Tao felt that the situation in the team was not particularly good.

Their exhaustion can't be concealed to some extent. It seems that such a schedule has prevented them from adjusting for the time being.

As the coach, Stevens also saw this right now, so he didn't arrange too many things, trained some items at will, and then announced his disbandment.

Interview.

rest.

When all of this was done step by step, it came to the highlight of the night.

Players from the two teams entered the arena one after another, and the fans in the stands immediately cheered.

warm up.

Appearance ceremony.

The referee for this game was Joe Crawford, who hadn't seen him for a long time.

His shiny bald head shows that he also warmed up before the game.

Think about it too.

As law enforcers on the field, they really spend more time and meters running than players.

Let's take a look at the starters of the two teams.

Needless to say, the Celtics still use their small ball tactics.

Qin Tao sits at the center and Jeff Green is the power forward.

Add up Gerald Wallace, Avery Bradley and Rajon Rondo, and that's their lineup for this game.

Look at the Knicks again.

Because Stoudemire has not recovered, and the game will not be played, the center is Cole Aldridge, and the power forward actually lets Carmelo Anthony play.

And then small forward JR Smith?
Shooting guard Iman Shumpert.

The point guard was Raymond Felton, known as "Fatton."

Judging from their lineup, except for the center, which is fairly routine, the other positions are all developing towards small stature.

It can be said that it is completely in a tit-for-tat posture with the Celtics.

jump ball.

Cole Aldridge didn't mean to be serious at all, he jumped up casually, landed first and ran to the backcourt.

Qin Tao shrugged and glanced at Anthony.

In the Knicks lineup, apart from JR and Shumpert, the biggest threat is undoubtedly Anthony.

before the game.

Stevens specifically explained that he must always pay attention to Anthony and must not let him play out of his own state.

But Qin Tao knows that Anthony at this stage is definitely a player standing on the league pyramid.

Offensive kaleidoscope is not just talk.

Besides, it wasn't the first time Qin Tao had fought against him, so he was naturally very aware of his personal ability.

Rondo advanced with the ball, and Qin Tao and his teammates followed.

Well known.

The Knicks' defense has not been particularly good.

Especially in their lineup, maybe apart from Cole Aldridge and Shumpert, Felton can barely be counted as one.

As for Anthony and JR, anyone who knows them must know what's going on.

But this does not hinder their enthusiasm.

Qin Tao and the others came to the front court one after another, and Anthony and the others greeted them.

close fitting.

They chose to fight hand to hand as soon as they came up.

It seemed that he didn't plan to test anything, and he just opened his posture and was ready to do it.

Qin Tao is very clear why they chose this way.

Because their small ball tactics have already made the entire league feel the pressure.

Presumably all teams are studying them.

At this moment.

The Knicks choose such a defensive strategy, it is entirely to suppress their space.

As long as they don't give them too much running space, the advantages of small ball tactics will be limited to the greatest extent.

of course.

This is ideal.

Then came Qin Tao's performance.

catch the ball.

back.

Qin Tao didn't hesitate in any way, and launched an attack the moment he got the ball.

Aldridge's defense was very ingenious, he directly lowered his center of gravity, and prepared to resist with all his strength.

But this is what Qin Tao was waiting for.

With the help of his strength, Qin Tao turned around, and with his strong explosive power, he made a fierce dunk when he entered the penalty area.

cheer!

Everyone in the stands was doing this for Qin Tao's performance, and everyone seemed to be ignited at the beginning of the game.

But the Knicks were very calm, and everyone was expressionless. Felton took the ball and pushed forward with his teammates.

Come to the front court.

The ball was in Anthony's hands immediately, and the others opened up space for him. It seems that the first ball was played by the team leader.

Facing Jeff Green, Anthony may have a hundred ways to beat him.

And Jeff Green is also very aware of this, concentrating on backhanding and avoiding that from happening.

But Anthony is Anthony, and he didn't give Jeff Green a chance at all. First he broke through with the ball, and then he made a fake move with a shaking center of gravity.

When he made an emergency stop that made Jeff Green stagger back, an emergency stop jumper was an easy shot.

He's in great shape!
Qin Tao frowned slightly, Anthony's calm attack made him feel bad.

(End of this chapter)