I just play ball

Chapter 287 Top of the list
JR's coming off the bench was like a rainbow. Except for Li Yue, the other players of the Lakers were a little confused.

D'Antoni said mysteriously: "Relax, I didn't want to make any changes when I called a timeout, but I didn't call it for nothing, and I don't need to worry about JR Smith. .”

The generals were curious when they heard the words, D'Antoni laughed but didn't talk, and arranged for Gobert to replace Gasol, Livingston to replace Marshall, Meeks to replace Iguodala, and emphasized that the offensive end can try more three-pointers.

After the timeout ended, the Knicks replaced Chandler with Cole Aldridge, and the other positions remained the same.

Things were just as D'Antoni expected, the Lakers really didn't need to target, because JR couldn't get the ball, and the Knicks' offensive end changed to Anthony playing at the top of the arc, who was responsible for guarding the four corners.

The Knicks' offensive efficiency has declined, but the defensive end is strictly aimed at Li Yue, preferring to let others shoot.

After the first quarter, the Lakers led 38 to 31, and Li Yue scored 24 points.

In the second quarter of the game, the two teams dispatched substitute lineups to play first. The Lakers Livingston's height advantage on the perimeter was fully reflected and he frequently scored through low post singles. On the Knicks side, JR regained control of the ball and scored three hits many times. point.

When the main players of both sides returned, Li Yue and Anthony put on a solo show, scoring various difficult points.

After halftime, the Lakers led 66 to 61. Li Yue scored 38 points and Anthony also had 27 points.

During the halftime break, Walton informed the team that the number of viewers in this game has entered the tenth in NBA regular season history. If there is no accident, after the game is over, it is very likely to enter the top five, alongside Jordan's return and other games that year.

The whole team was gearing up and said they would do a lot of work. After returning to the game, they found that the Knicks players were also excited.

Both teams were 22% committed, and the third quarter turned into a hand-to-hand battle, with a 22-[-] draw in a single quarter.

At the beginning of the last quarter, it was still a battle of the bench lineup. JR was no longer magical, but rookie Tim Hardaway stepped forward again, making various sudden shots, helping the Knicks catch up to a 96-96 tie during the timeout, and won the cheers of the audience.

In the final 4 minutes and 02 seconds of the game, Iguodala slapped the ball out of bounds, the Knicks won the frontcourt sideline ball, and the Lakers led 106 to 103.

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The referee whistled and Felton served from the left sideline.

Chandler caught it at 45 degrees, bent his knees and passed the ball to the waist.

Anthony picked up the ball, hugged the basket with both hands on his face, and with his left foot as the axis, he continued to take steps to test. At the moment Landry retreated, he lifted his shoulders and kicked the ground to take off, and his shot was two points long.The basketball crashed into the net, and the Knicks chased 105 to 106.

The audience applauded and cheered. Marshall caught the ball from the back court and rushed to the right wing of the front court, passing the ball hand to hand.

Li Yue received the ball and transferred it to the top of the arc. With the help of Gasol's cover, he reached the three-point line. Seeing that he couldn't get rid of Shumpert completely, he made a decisive stop to pull the ball and retreated outside the three-point line. He slightly adjusted his posture and faced the flying pounce. dry pull.

The basketball crashed into the net, the Lakers led 109 to 105, and Li Yue scored 55 points.

The Knicks attacked, Felton received the ball in the backcourt and advanced, crossed the ball from the center line, and strode to the right wing to stand still.

Anthony took the ball to the top of the arc, raised his hand to direct the team to set up, and then used Chandler's cover to break through to the left.

Gasol switched defenses in advance and was delayed, Anthony made an emergency stop and turned to cross to the right.Felton received the ball and shot a feint, pretending to go left but actually going right, he took two steps to reach the elbow area, jumped high, and made a long pass to the left corner.

With only 8 seconds left in the attack time, JR immediately took off after receiving the ball, and made a shot against Iguodala.

The basketball hit the basket and bounced far away. Anthony grabbed the offensive rebound and made a two-step pass to the right.

At this time, the Lakers had three players on the right side of the court, but they were all concentrated near the three-second zone. Felton, who was unguarded and received the ball, shot into the air without any pressure, and fell into it as accurately as if it had GPS positioning. nets.

The Knicks caught up with only 1 point!
"This arena is really a place where miracles happen!" Reggie Miller exclaimed, "The Knicks are like another team tonight, not only the defense has been upgraded to a new level, but everyone can score goals on the offensive end. "

"From the perspective of statistics, their biggest change is the second team." Thomas said, "Especially the two players JR Smith and Tim Hardaway, who successfully helped the team bite the score during the rotation time."

On the court, Gasol hit a turnaround jumper with his back, and the basketball hit the basket and hit the iron.

In the chaotic battle, Landry knocked the ball out of bounds, and the referee whistled and awarded the Knicks the ball in the backcourt.

Amidst the cheers of the audience, Felton took the ball to the left wing, and the Knicks settled in a 1-high and 4-low formation.

Anthony went up to the elbow area to catch the ball, singled out Landry facing the basket, and after a few steps, he patted the ball lightly and took off to make a mid-range shot.

The basketball crashed into the net, and the Knicks overtook 110 to 109, with 2 minutes and 40 seconds left before the end of the game.

The Lakers attacked, Marshall dribbled the ball to the right wing, and the team settled in a V-shaped formation.

Li Yue started running from the bottom corner on the right, walked the bottom line and used Landry to cover, rushed to the top of the arc along the middle, received a pass from Marshall, turned around and divided Gasol at the left elbow, and then rushed to the left wing, facing the oncoming Iguodala came to do an off-ball cross screen.

The moment Li Yue left the left wing, Iguodala made a sudden stop and ran back, striding towards the inside to make an empty cut.

It's a pity that Shumpert, who switched defenses, was very alert. He actually predicted and followed the defense in advance, abruptly blocking the space, and Gasol was unable to pass.

Seeing that the tactics were hindered, Li Yueqi, who stopped at the bottom corner, started running, rushed to the left wing to receive a pass back from Gasol, and with the help of cover, ignored JR who was shorter than him, and pulled out his hand to press the line for a three-pointer.

The basketball crashed into the net, the Lakers overtook 112 to 110, and Li Yue scored his 58th point.

Knicks attack, Felton dribbled the ball to the left 45 degrees, slowed down and lingered for a while to observe, passed to Chandler at the bottom of the free throw circle, rushed up to receive the pass back, and rushed to the right with several strides Elbow, but failed to get rid of Marshall to catch up.

Felton pulls the ball back, reads the bar for two seconds, suddenly turns sideways and walks forward, facing Gasol's head-on block, jumps up and passes the ball to the left sideline, where there is Anthony who has been waiting for a long time.

Landry hurried back to the defense, but it was too late, and Anthony made a three-pointer.

when!Smashing baskets and striking iron.

Gasol grabbed the rebound, landed on the ground and hugged his hands tightly for protection for two seconds, and then handed it to Marshall in front of him.

The Lakers launched a counterattack. Marshall and Gasol performed a pick-and-roll at the top of the arc. After passing to the running position, the basketball fell into the hands of Landry, who was in the low post on the left. To assist Gasol in an air cut.

Unexpectedly, Chandler jumped up to interfere.

Gasol didn't hold it steady, the basketball was grabbed by Anthony, a dragon rushed straight to the center line, and then passed the ball to the right sideline. R catches the ball and kills it at 45 degrees, makes an emergency stop, turns around and shakes away Iguodala, faces Marshall's supplementary defense, and passes the ball to the bottom corner very spiritually.

Felton received the ball, and there was no one two meters in front of him. He raised his hand and aimed at the basket for two full seconds, then jumped up steadily and shot a three-pointer.

The basketball crashed into the net, and the Knicks overtook 113 to 112, with 1 minutes and 30 seconds left before the end of the game.

The Lakers asked for a timeout, and Reggie Miller put his head in his hands: "What are they doing? Give the ball to Li Yue!"

"No need to worry." Thomas smiled, "Everything is under control."

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De'an asked for a timeout and did not arrange specific offensive tactics. He only said that the ball should be handed over to Li Yue. The defensive end asked to focus on the third line. Two points can be given for nothing depending on the situation.

The time-out is over and the game continues.

The Lakers served from the backcourt, the Knicks pressed hard, and Marshall steadily brought the ball to the frontcourt.

Li Yue received the ball from the right wing, put on a three-threat posture, and opened up space to single Shumpert.

He intentionally pressed the time, and after several times of changing hands in the crotch and shaking in front of the body, he took a strong step. Shumpert hurriedly slid sideways to intercept, and he took advantage of his height to jump up and shoot two points.

The basketball crashed into the net, the Lakers overtook 114 to 113, and the Knicks requested a timeout.

"Could it be that MSG's highest record of 62 points can only be kept for less than 48 hours?" Miller said, "Anthony has just sat on the top of the list and is about to be kicked off by Li Yue before he sits warm?"

"There is 1 minute and 09 seconds left before the end of the game!" Thomas said, "If it develops according to our expectations, Li Yue still has at least two offensive opportunities, and it is very likely that he will get at least three points."

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The time-out is over and the game continues.

The Knicks kicked off the ball from the sideline of the front court. After several screens and running positions, Anthony received the ball in the elbow area, and the other four opened up space.

Anthony was the same as before, still wanting to seek opportunities by stepping up, but this time Landry directly blocked the right side, forcing him to go in, but there were Iguodala and Gasol standing under the basket on the left and right, It is very difficult.

After hesitating for a long time, Anthony dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, raised his hand and called for a screen.

Chandler raised the frame wall, Gasol decisively switched defense delays, and Landry chased after him.

Chandler hurriedly cut to the basket, but Anthony didn't score the ball, but forced a jump shot against the interference.

The basketball hit the basket and fell, and Iguodala rushed to get it in his hand, with 48 seconds left before the end of the game.

Li Yue took the ball to the right wing, and the four teammates took the initiative to open up space, and the situation automatically evolved into a one-on-one.

Still pressing the time, until there were only 8 seconds left, he turned his back and rolled his butt inward. At the moment when Shumpert exerted his strength and leaned forward, Li Yue turned back with his strength and rushed to the ground with two big strides. Go in and hit the basket with ease.

After the basketball rebounded, the Lakers led 116 to 113, with 29 seconds left before the end of the game.The Knicks requested a timeout, and the central big screen showed a picture: Li Yue tied Anthony's scoring record at Madison Square Garden.

Spike Lee's face was full of tension, and the other audience also restrained their noisy and chatting voices, and the atmosphere became a little low.

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The time-out is over and the game continues.

The Knicks kicked off the ball from the sideline of the front court. After many complicated screens, Anthony successfully caught the ball in the right elbow area. This is one of his most comfortable positions. sound.

It seemed as long as 1 minute before Anthony turned around and took off.

The basketball hit the rim and bounced upside down. Chandler caught it with a roar and landed a long pass to the outside.

JR received the ball at the top of the arc and pulled up a three-pointer against Iguodala. The basketball miraculously hit the board and bounced into the net.

The Knicks tied at 116, with 9 seconds left before the end of the game, and the entire arena was screaming wildly.

The Lakers did not ask for a timeout, Gasol picked up the basketball and retreated out of bounds, grabbing the serve!

Li Yue galloped, completely disrupting the Knicks' defensive formation, and singled out Anthony at the top of the arc.

The time is short, the technical movements are omitted, simply pat the ball to adjust the posture, step back and take off, and shoot a super long three-pointer.

The basketball crashed into the net, and the whistle sounded at the end of the game. The Lakers won 119 to 116. Li Yue scored 65 points, successfully setting Anthony's highest scoring record at Madison Square Garden and ranking first!

(End of this chapter)