the great gatsby

Chapter 22 Unlimited right to fire? !
Gatsby warmed up very seriously. He attached great importance to this game. This was his first game in the NBA, not to mention that this game was broadcast live across the United States. There is no doubt that although the Knicks have a poor record, they have always Is the darling of the NBA, not why, because David Stern is a fan of the Knicks.

He became a Knicks fan when he was still helping out at the deli at home, and later became a lawyer and entered the NBA, gradually taking over the NBA, but his love for the Knicks still exists, but the game between the Knicks and the Heat can be played nationally. The live broadcast is not only because of Stern's favorite, but because the Knicks are already a big ball market.

After his body warmed up, Gatsby began to shoot three-pointers. At first, no fans paid attention, but as Gatsby threw basketballs into the basket one after another, the girls' exclamations became more and more uniform, which attracted fans. of attention.

"Wow! How many goals has he scored?" A fan turned around and asked his companion.

"I don't know, but there must be at least a dozen?" The companion was not too sure.

"19! He has scored 19 consecutive three-pointers!" said the Asian girl next to her.

"Wow! What an excellent shooter!" the fans exclaimed.

The Asian girl next to her smiled triumphantly and turned her head to look at the field. Gatsby wiped off his sweat and walked to the bench. The game was about to start when the girl suddenly shouted: "Gatsby!"

The girl's seat was in the first row. Gatsby looked up and said, "Oh, Long Chunsheng's daughter.

Gatsby waved to Long Xiaoman as a greeting, and Long Xiaoman smiled broadly.

The game officially begins.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra's lineup is: Dwyane Wade, Jermaine O'Neal, Michael Beasley, Mario Chalmers, Quentin Richardson, the Heat's lineup is The team is relatively young, with two second-year picks in the team. Beasley and Chalmers were both rookies in 08.

The starting lineup for the Knicks is: David Lee, Larry Hughes, Wilson Chandler, Chris Duhon and Danilo Gallinelli.

David Lee and Jermaine O'Neal jumped the ball in the middle circle, and Jermaine O'Neal got the ball for the first time for the Heat.

The start of the game was one-sided. Wade was full of energy as soon as he came on the court. He broke through for layups, broke through dunks, broken through points, cut dunks, and his breakthroughs were as smooth as silk. Larry Hughes is the king of steals. But his condition has declined seriously, and his legs and feet can no longer keep up, not to mention that Wade at his peak is already difficult to guard.

Under the leadership of Wade, the Heat played a wave of scoring frenzy. After the first quarter and a half, the Heat had opened up the point difference by 10 points. D'Antoni called a timeout and looked at the panting Larry Hughes And Chris Duhon, who was a little frustrated, sighed in his heart and made adjustments, replacing Larry Hughes and Chris Duhon, and replacing them with Douglas and... Gatsby!

Nate Robinson's face was extremely exciting. He didn't expect to play the regular rotation throughout the preseason and become a marginal player in the regular season!
Gatsby had already expected that Nate Robinson had already lost in the competition with him. It was not that Nate Robinson was bad, but because Gatsby was better. Point guards can not attack well, can not be fast, and can shoot No, but it must not fail to sort out the offense.

Of course, if you really don't know how to sort out offense, then you can have top-notch offensive ability, such as Kyrie Irving. He is indeed second-rate in sorting out offense, but he can't stand to have a top-notch breakthrough with the ball!
When Wade saw that the Knicks had sent two rookies, he smiled cruelly: It seems that the Knicks want me to show off at Madison Square Garden today!

Gatsby dribbled the ball halfway, Chalmers came to defend Gatsby, Gatsby stopped two steps from the three-point line, David Lee came up with a high pick-and-roll, Chalmers was roughly blocked, and O'Neal huddled in Inside the three-point line, Gatsby got a big open as soon as he came up!

Gatsby was not polite, he put his feet together, raised his hand and shot, the basketball slid out of a beautiful arc and fell straight to the basket.

Three point hit!

Madison Square Garden erupted into enthusiastic cheers, and the Knicks fans held their breath. Over the past few years, anyone can do whatever they want in Madison Square Garden. Today is the opening game of the Knicks. Not to mention the decline in the state of those veterans, they even lost their temper.

On the contrary, this rookie Gatsby hit a three-pointer as soon as he came up, which is a bit ambitious!
Gatsby hit a three-pointer, and Chalmers didn't care. There are too many strongmen in the NBA. Hitting a three-pointer is not difficult, nor is it surprising. The pick-and-roll hit a three-pointer!
Madison Square Garden is like boiling hot water.

Chalmers became vigilant, this kid is not simple!
Chalmers quickly dribbled the ball across the half court. Seeing Gatsby's slender figure, he thought he was easy to bully. He pressed Gatsby directly and wanted to break through. Gatsby puffed out his chest and bumped into Chalmers. , Chalmers staggered for a moment and was surprised: This kid's body is very hard.

Unable to break through, Chalmers wanted to hand the ball to Wade, and Gatsby had already prepared for it. The moment Wade circled around to catch the ball, Gatsby stretched out his hand and took the ball!
Chalmers got the ball, wanted to come over to counter-rob, Gatsby lowered his body to protect the ball, and then after halftime under Chalmers' entanglement, David Lee quickly came up to help Gatsby with a pick-and-roll, this time Chalmers Squeezing through the defense, David Lee slid down quickly, Gatsby rushed past, Chalmers chased Gatsby, Jermaine O'Neal didn't dare to let Gatsby go, David Lee slid down to the basket.

Gatsby tossed the ball into the sky, David Lee soared into the air, and pushed the ball into the hoop!
"Wow!" Madison Square Garden burst into overwhelming cheers again!

Coach Spoelstra quickly called a timeout, and the rookie played an 8:0 spurt as soon as he came up, which is simply amazing!
The Knicks' bench was about to explode. Except for Eddie Curry and Nate Robinson, everyone else came over to give Gatsby a high-five and hug. Gatsby was also very excited. Such a career start is really great!
But he also understands in his heart that the opponent doesn't understand his characteristics now. Once he defends him for three-pointers in a targeted manner, it will be particularly difficult for him in the future. Maybe he doesn't have to wait later. It is estimated that the opponent will target him in a while. It is impossible to attack him. , but once Chalmers actively defends, he will be very uncomfortable, after all, his physical fitness is here.

"Gatsby, you will attack boldly whenever you have a chance. Whether to pass or shoot depends on your decision. My request is very simple, that is, to overtake the score!" D'Antoni said loudly.

Gatsby and his teammates looked at D'Antoni in surprise, this is unlimited firepower!Just give it to a rookie who played the regular season on the first day so easily?

D'Antoni, however, had a good idea. Since James Dolan had already said that record is not important, he should train newcomers. Gatsby did give him a big surprise, and he also wanted to see if he could bring out a Steve Nash!

(End of this chapter)