the great gatsby

Chapter 181 Amazing Martin!
The Thunder's visit aroused the league's interest, and ESPM arranged for a live broadcast. The Thunder's youth team played a very good game this season, and the Knicks' Gatsby led the team's rise. Westbrook and Gatsby are now Both are recognized as the top five young point guards, and the matchup between the two has attracted a lot of attention, not to mention that Westbrook seems a little unconvinced by Gatsby.

On the day of the game, Madison Square Garden was packed with fans, not because of the Thunder's visit. Although many people were indeed very interested in today's matchup, most of them were attracted by the new look recently shown by the Knicks.

When Gatsby came out, Madison Square Garden was boiling. Not only Westbrook was muttering, but even McGrady was dissatisfied, because when he came out, the hall was full of cheers, but he was definitely not so enthusiastic.

"Gatsby's recognition in the Knicks is getting higher and higher, and his performance has conquered Knicks fans." Mark Jackson laughed.

"More than that, he not only conquered the Knicks fans, but also conquered me." Jeff Van Gundy said seriously, he really likes Gatsby as a player.

"Tonight's game is very special and has a lot to watch. First of all, today is the time for the Knicks' new players to debut. Tracy McGrady and Kevin Martin will both play in tonight's game. I believe many people will look forward to it. Their performance, the Knicks' signing operation this season is great, Bogut and Chandler have proven themselves in the Knicks, I have to say that Gatsby is a player who can make his teammates better, Bogut and Chandler has regained his life, and I wonder if Maddie and Martin will become better versions of themselves;

Followed by Westbrook and Durant and Gatsby leading the team against each other, especially the direct confrontation between Westbrook and Gatsby. Now these two young people are recognized as the top five young point guards, and In the last match between Derrick Rose and Gatsby, Gatsby gained the upper hand, not only surpassing Rose in personal data, but also led the team to victory!
According to the news before the game, Westbrook and Gatsby are not facing each other, so today's matchup is likely to be very exciting! "Mike Breen's introduction made people look forward to it.

Game start.

The starters for the Thunder are; Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Jeff Green, Thabo Sefolosha, Nenad Krstic.

Nenad Krstic was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the 2002th overall pick in the first round of the 24 NBA Draft, but did not land in the NBA until 2004.

During the 4 years of playing for the Nets, Krstic averaged 11.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, becoming the hope of a new generation of technical insiders.But unfortunately, the injury happened unexpectedly. The anterior cruciate ligament of his left knee was torn. After playing 26 games, Krstic had to declare the season reimbursement. The end of his NBA career was also regarded as being injured. Ruined genius.

Tzabo Sefoloza is a defensive expert, a wing defender with outstanding physical conditions, both physical and tough, can fight against taller small forwards, or cover point guards with his wingspan, but can only play fast breaks, He has no ball-handling skills and his shooting is unstable, but with Westbrook and Durant, it is enough to defend well, and offense is not particularly important.

The starting lineup of the Knicks is a bit surprising, because McGrady did not appear in the starting lineup, but Kevin Martin entered the starting lineup. The starting lineup arranged by D'Antoni is: Gatsby, Kevin Martin, Danilo - Gallinari, Wilson Chandler and Andrew Bogut.

Bogut and Krstic jumped the ball in the middle circle. After all, Krstic had a knee injury and was a little slower. Bogut passed the ball to Gatsby.

Gatsby quickly dribbled the ball across the half court, and Westbrook immediately followed up, entangled Gatsby tightly, Gatsby calmly protected the ball and waited for Bogut, Westbrook stepped up and down, forcing Gatsby.

"Interesting, Westbrook went to Gatsby as soon as he came up. It seems that he wants to have a good fight with Gatsby tonight." Jeff Van Gundy laughed.

Bogut raised up to block Westbrook, Gatsby stuck to Bogut and broke through inside, Krstic didn’t step forward, if it had been before, Gatsby would have shot directly, at first these teams always followed the current defensive style Come and guard him, but not tonight. According to Gatsby's habit, he will first help new players build confidence and help them integrate.

Gatsby broke through quickly, and Krstic was passed by Gatsby with an in-and-out dribble. The wing defender Sefoloza quickly let go of Martin to help defend Gatsby. Martin cut in and Gatsby hit. A ground pass to Martin, Martin volleyed to avoid Durant's long arm, to the side layup.

Gates admired in his heart, Martin has a really good sense of air cutting. As soon as Sefolosha let him go, he immediately found an opportunity to cut in, and his finishing ability in the air is also very good. The offensive ability above has become stronger!

The Knicks fans in Madison Square Garden stood up and applauded Martin's wonderful performance. After all, this was his first goal as a Knicks player and deserves encouragement.

Martin excitedly gave Gatsby a high-five, and then thanked the fans.

Westbrook ran wildly after receiving the ball. I don't care about the rhythm or irregularity. Speed, speed is king!

Gatesby spat in his heart, this is a no-brainer, but he can only retreat quickly to block in front of Westbrook, preventing him from rushing in.

Durant stood on one side ready to catch the ball, but Westbrook wanted to do Gatsby at this time, and Durant was ignored by him.

Sefolosha went up to help Westbrook pick and roll, Westbrook broke through directly, Sefolosha's pick and roll quality was too poor, Gatsby squeezed through and kept on Westbrook's side, Westbrook's speed was reduced Come down, but he still got up strong and was slapped out by Bogut.

Martin controlled the rebound in the chaotic horse, and then handed it to Gatsby. Gatsby counterattacked decisively. Martin followed suit. Gatsby stopped in two-three-pointers and looked at the basket. Westbrook He couldn't help jumping up, because he watched a lot of Gatsby's videos, and he knew that Gatsby liked to shoot three-pointers most. Gatsby lowered his center of gravity and broke through, and Sefolosha had to let Martin go to defend. Coming over, Gatsby threw the ball to Martin. Martin's magical shot made Knicks fans laugh, but it was accurate and he hit a three-pointer!

"Martin!!!! Amazing Martin, he scored five points in the opening game, he exploded!" the DJ shouted loudly.

(End of this chapter)