Basketball Dragon

Chapter 53 The Stone in Heart

The Grizzlies put on the best offensive lineup in the fourth quarter and planned to give it a go, but it was too late.

The Knicks won the game 90:82 without any surprises and won three consecutive victories.

The Knicks seem to be getting better now, and Li Hai is also full of motivation during training.

During the training interval, he participated in a few simple business activities and earned some pocket money. Some people contacted him for endorsements, but he didn't feel very suitable, so he didn't make random calls for the time being.

Training, competition, and occasionally spending time with his girlfriend, such a simple life makes him feel very comfortable.

However, since you choose competitive basketball, you have to work hard for victory. Life can be leisurely, but you must go all out on the court.

In the memory of his last life, the Knicks have been struggling, and he hopes to make the team better.

On December 12, the Knicks played against the visiting Magic at home.

The Magic have been very successful this season so far. The No. [-] pick Dwight Howard has shown impressive abilities, and the traded rookie Jameer Nelson has also become an immediate force.

Grant Hill, who has not played a good season since he came to the Magic, feels that he has finally recovered from his injury and has the taste of returning to the top. Trade Tracy McGrady for Steve Francis and Cutino- Mobley has demonstrated a strong offensive ability, Kevin - Cato also performed stable.

Also Hedo Turkoglu on the bench with Mobley and Nelson is also very good.

Their momentum in November was very violent.

In the game against the Magic, Li Hai faced Grant Hill and Turkoglu successively.

Among them, Grant Hill, whose body is no longer at the peak due to injuries, made Li Hai a little at a loss. The opponent did not fight with him at all, and his excellent skills and mid-range shooting made it difficult for him to guard against.

Turkoglu failed to take advantage of him. He is tall and can shoot from the outside, a bit like Tim Thomas. Even though his basketball IQ seems to be much better than Tim Thomas, but as a rotation player It is difficult to pose a threat to Li Hai without any possession of the ball.

Even Grant Hill, who made Li Hai feel troublesome on the offensive end, because of his reduced body speed, Li Hai still has a way to score when the offense and defense are switched.

In the first three quarters, both sides played well, but in the fourth quarter, because Tim Thomas performed well, Li Hai's playing time decreased, and he couldn't get the ball when he was replaced at the final decisive moment.

He has tried his best to limit Grant Hill, but Steve Francis has made sudden shots to help the Magic lock the victory.

On the 4th, it was back-to-back again, and the Knicks went to an away game against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Facing the new team that joined the NBA this season, the Knicks should have been sure, but they didn't expect their inside line to be blown up by rookie Emeka Okafor and Slovenian center Primoz Brezek. .

Muhammad made six fouls, and Kurt Thomas was also troubled by fouls. The Knicks were almost forced to use a small lineup throughout the second half.

At the most critical moment, Li Hai rarely catches the ball.

The problem of the inside line can only be watched, but it is useless to try his best at the last time, Li Hai is extremely depressed.

He is actually willing to let go of the opponent's key players. Except for the inside line with a large size gap, he should be able to defend from the 1st position to the 4th position.

For head coach Lenny Wilkens, Li Hai has mixed feelings.

He is willing to give Li Hai a chance, but his use of Li Hai is relatively rigid. Li Hai hopes that the team can let him become the initiator of the tactics and participate in the offensive organization. Even if he is given some time, it is very difficult now. Difficult to do.

He is still a rookie, and he is not the kind of man who enjoys the core of tactics from the beginning. If he wants to get more opportunities and ask the team to design tactics for him, I am afraid there is still a long way to go.

He also came off the bench in his first year at Syracuse, and it didn't feel that strong back then because they were winning all the time.

It would be fine if the Knicks were the kind of weak team, but they often have a chance to win the game. He feels that the current tactical choice is a bit unreasonable.

On December 12, the Knicks played away against the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies have changed from the last time. They put Bunch Wells, who needed the ball, into the rotation, and righted Mike Miller. The 2-meter Mike Miller faced Crawford. Crawford was blown away in one quarter.

It can't be regarded as a blowout. Crawford's nerve knife is accurate and makes difficult shots. When he is not accurate, all kinds of N shots are zero, and he keeps shooting.

To be honest, it is meaningless for Li Hai to restrict the opposing Battier.

The Knicks lost again until the fourth quarter and desperately chased points, but things like chasing points do not go smoothly every time. After losing to the Grizzlies, the Knicks lost three games in a row.

Li Hai went to see Coach Wilkens that night, but the old man seemed very tired.

"Young people, don't be in a hurry, just keep fighting and you will succeed."

Wilkens seemed to be feeling unwell, and the conversation between Li Hai and him didn't last long.

No problem was solved, Li Hai was a little at a loss.

He also knew that going to the coach rashly might not be able to solve any problems. Marbury would not be able to pass the hurdle of initiating tactics, and he could not be like Crawford.

He doesn't want to increase shot rights or collect receipts, he wants the team to win, and he feels that sometimes letting him distribute the ball will make the Knicks play more efficiently.

He can not play the starter, but what he hopes is much more difficult than being a starter.

When it was late at night and he couldn't sleep, he went to the balcony of the hotel and called Xia Weiliang. Hearing his girlfriend's voice, he felt better, but the restlessness in his heart still existed.

On December 12, the Knicks continued their away games, back to back, against the New Orleans Hornets.

The Knicks played in a mess in this game, and Li Hai was not in good shape.

But they still won. The Hornets are now at the bottom of the league. Even if the game between the two teams is worse, in the end the Hornets beat the Knicks, 86:79, and the score is not high.

Next is the road trip, but the middle class has a day off.

These few games were played very depressed, Li Hai felt like a stone was blocked in his heart, after training, he thought about it, and walked in front of Marbury.

Marbury is competitive, and as the boss of the team, he has enough ball rights in the No. 1 position. If he can get his support, the team's situation will definitely change.

"Stephen, I want to discuss basketball tactics with you. I think sometimes the ball doesn't have to be in the hands of the strongest offensive player."

(End of this chapter)