Champion Rules

Chapter 365-361: There's nothing wrong with being Lin Qi's little brother (Seeking monthly votes!)

That's the difference between Kevin Durant and Lynch.

KD has always only dared to wear an alias and secretly type on his keyboard under a car.

Lin Qi, on the other hand, prefers to go straight for the enemy and unleash his ultimate attack.

Number 35 knows that there is no point in making any excuses for that matter now.

He can only prepare for the battle and try to beat the Knicks again tonight.

Both teams' starting lineups were in place, with the Oklahoma City Thunder's starting lineup slightly different from last season.

James Harden entered the starting lineup. As a young but experienced two-handed ball-handler, he became the Thunder's player with the most ball-handling on offense this season, serving as the team's playmaker.

The veteran nine-fingered Green, traded from the Nets, has taken over Harden's original sixth-man position.

Kevin Durant's move to the power forward position fully unlocked his defensive potential.

Before this season, Kevin Durant was never considered a great defender.

He possesses unparalleled physical attributes, but his defensive skills are relatively average, so his one-on-one defense has never been considered top-tier.

After switching to the power forward position, Kevin Durant began to take on more help defense duties.

He did very well in this regard. With his excellent physical condition and increasingly improved defensive awareness, he made surprising contributions in helping protect the rim, helping to disrupt defense, and intercepting passes.

Kevin Durant is one of the five best players this season at the key defensive metric of “reducing the ball handler’s shooting percentage through help defense.”

Furthermore, because he doesn't need to frequently engage in one-on-one attacks on offense, and with Harden's entry into the starting lineup further reducing his scoring pressure, KD can focus more on the defensive end.

Although his help defense ability is not at the level of LeBron James last season, KD has minimized the defensive impact caused by LBJ's departure.

With the addition of Serge Ibaka, who was selected to the All-Defensive Team last season, and veteran defensive stalwart Thabo Sefolosha, the Thunder have built a very well-rounded team on both offense and defense.

In the Oklahoma City Thunder, you can clearly see the enormous influence of an excellent coach on the game.

In some ways, the changes Steve Kerr brought to this team were even greater than the changes brought about by the roster changes.

The game begins, and the Knicks gain possession of the ball.

Kyrie Irving dribbled past half-court and passed the ball to DeMar DeRozan.

James Harden is the Thunder's weakest point on the defensive end this season. The 23-year-old James has inherited almost all the defensive characteristics from another 40-year-old James.

This includes, but is not limited to, excellent physical fitness management philosophies such as being distracted, standing still, not knowing who to defend, incomplete defensive coordination leading to missed teammates, and going through the motions without putting in effort.

Therefore, DeMar DeRozan will focus his attacks on his childhood friend today.

Although he and Harden don't know each other as well as Diddy and LBJ, they still understand each other quite well, and DeRozan is confident that he will give Harden a good kick to the ass tonight.

DeMar DeRozan executed several triple-threat moves, breaking through the opponent's defense the moment Harden shifted his weight, and went straight for the basket.

Serge Ibaka was a step too slow to help defend against DeAndre Jordan, so DeMar DeRozan, who had driven to the side of the basket, boldly raised his hand and jumped.

Just as he swung his arm to dunk with one hand, a large hand came from DeRozan's side and back, pressing the basketball firmly with five fingers, pinning the powerful dunk to the backboard!
DeMar DeRozan was surprised because it wasn't Serge Ibaka who made the block, but Kevin Durant!
He promptly helped defend under the basket when DeRozan drove to the basket, blocking a shot that was almost certain to go in.

After completing the block, number 35 roared, "You can only beat the Knicks by the whistles, huh!?"

The Thunder's comeback is another major change for the team this season.

Steve Kerr places great emphasis on counter-attacks. The former Phoenix Suns general manager knows the power of fast-paced offense and therefore requires his players not to waste any opportunity to launch a counter-attack.

While Steve Kerr's counterattacks weren't as extreme as Mike D'Antoni's "seven seconds or less," the Thunder's counterattack rhythm was equally sharp.

Serge Ibaka passed the ball to James Harden, who immediately passed it to Curry.

During a fast break, most teams will retreat to protect the rim and prevent the opponent from easily scoring an open basket.

But everything changed when defending against the Thunder's fast breaks.

Whether they are a king of charisma, a king of dunks, or a king of abstinence, you can't give them any space.

Because they might punish you at any moment while traveling at high speed with an unreasonable three-pointer.

This terrifying shooting threat will pin the first retreating defenders to the perimeter, leaving the paint wide open.

This gives role players the opportunity to cut in and launch surprise attacks.

Sabo Severosa became the attacker.

After Curry drew the defense, Swiss Army Knife immediately cut in, delivering a beautiful bounce pass to his teammate.

Facing an open basket, Sefolosha leaped lightly and flicked his wrist.

Steve Kerr on the sidelines had already clenched his fists, ready to swing his arms in celebration, but what happened next made him freeze – Lynch, who had caught up, raised his hands high, as if grabbing a backboard, and directly blocked Sabo Sefolosha's layup with both hands!
ESPN's national commentator Chris Mullin's shouts and the New York fans' gasps erupted simultaneously:
"Oh my God! What an incredible block! Did you see that?! Lynch just stole the basketball! It's like a deliberate response to KD's block, an even stronger one!"

Merry Christmas! This is Lynch's first Christmas gift to the Oklahoma City Thunder!

Lin Qi caught the basketball and landed firmly.

Yes, KD has made great progress.

That's right, Steve Kerr has completely transformed this Thunder team.

But this season, Lynch has made one thing clear more than once: no matter how hard you work, I am still the king of kings.

"Damn it!" Thabo Sefolosha got goosebumps all over. Even though he was a player who had faced Lynch in the Finals for two consecutive years, he was still shocked by Lynch's performance in certain possessions.

One possession later, Kyrie Irving drove to the basket himself, facing the defense of KD and Serge Ibaka.

He dodged KD in mid-air with a lever, but couldn't avoid Serge Ibaka's blood splatter.

Once again, the basketball was slammed to the ground with a dull thud.

Just now, Kyrie Irving had been observing KD's defensive positioning, planning to pass the ball the moment the opponent came to help defend.

However, Kevin Durant's size gives him an unusually large defensive range. When he lunges at Kyrie Irving with outstretched arms, Irving can't find a safe passing lane.

This time, the Knicks retreated quickly on defense, and the Thunder did not get a chance to counterattack.

James Harden directs traffic from the top of the key, Stephen Curry runs like crazy, Swiss Army knife cuts in, Serge Ibaka and KD set an off-ball screen, then bounce out to the three-point line—this season, Serge Ibaka has also started shooting from beyond the three-point line to keep up with the times, and his shooting percentage is quite good.

The Thunder players were constantly moving, looking for openings and mismatches.

Serge Ibaka's off-ball screen for Durant caused some chaos. Lynch and DeAndre Jordan's first reaction was to chase and defend Durant's drive, so James Harden passed the ball to Serge Ibaka.

Serge Ibaka took the shot steadily, showcasing his incredible shooting touch as a physically gifted power forward. While his three-point production wasn't as high as Brook Lopez of the Nets, his accuracy was a remarkable 38%.

But the basketball had barely left his hand when it grazed Lynch's fingertips.

The moment James Harden passed the ball to Serge Ibaka, Lynch immediately realized the defensive lapse with DeAndre Jordan and quickly moved to the three-point line.

Lynch once again responded to KD's previous help defense with a beautiful one!
This serves as a reminder to everyone that Kevin Durant's brilliance is nothing more than what Lynch does every night.

The basketball, which Lynch had brushed away, fell into Kevin Durant's hands. Without hesitation, he leaned forward and shot over DeAndre Jordan in front of him.

Since conventional methods couldn't break through this impenetrable wall, he would use the method he knew best—

Summon a drop of rain!

As he leaned towards DeAndre Jordan in mid-air, he let out a rapturous shout, like someone doing handicrafts: "Ahhhhh!"

"Boom!"

The basketball missed its target, but the referee remained unmoved.

Kevin Durant's performance art has failed.

Tonight, Christmas Eve, the Oklahoma City Thunder, like the Knicks' other opponents, did not receive any special treatment from the referees.

The extremely heated conversation between James Dolan and David Stern has yet to be disclosed by any media outlet. The news is being kept completely under wraps.

Although Lynch was aware of the matter, he was still unsure whether the league's change in attitude was directly related to it, nor how long this window of "fair play" would last.

But at least tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder are definitely not getting any attention!

Kevin Durant also learned a lesson from this call: he and James Harden are unlikely to find themselves at the free-throw line like they did last time.

Chris Mullin, who was in the commentary booth, was not in a position to be too direct about what had just happened.

He simply told all the fans, "This is a real test for the Thunder."

Finally, after both sides missed several shots, the basketball came into Lynch's hands.

The person in charge of marking Lynch was Sabo Severosa, who made up for his lack of height with his tough grappling and agile footwork.

The moment Lynch received the ball, James Harden immediately double-teamed him.

Lynch was double-teamed the first time he received the ball tonight, and the Thunder showed their respect for the King of New York with their actions.

Just when everyone thought Lynch was going to break the deadlock with a difficult one-on-two maneuver, he slammed the ball hard at Kevin Durant.

The basketball grazed KD's body and whistled as it flew towards the open space behind him.

KD turned around with wide eyes, only to find that Vince Carter had slipped away from behind him at some point and completed a cut along the baseline.

Kevin Durant has made tremendous progress on defense, but he also has many weaknesses.

One of its drawbacks is that it's easy to leave players unmarked when defending off the ball.

His help defense is more focused on the player with the ball; his defensive concentration is mostly on that player.

In this respect, he and LeBron James are practically in the same vein.

This weakness has already been clearly demonstrated in the game footage.

As an all-around offensive mastermind, Lynch keenly sensed the brief moment when KD lost focus and immediately passed the ball to him.

By the time Kevin Durant reacted, Vince Carter had already leaped high into the air.

Facing Serge Ibaka's help defense, the veteran nimbly spun in mid-air and scored with a DeRozan-esque 360° spin layup.

After all, he's a monster who, at 42, can still dunk with the same elegance as Curry at 24.

Although Vince Carter has completely become a role player, it doesn't stop him from occasionally reminding fans that he was once a superstar.

With a score of 2-0, the Knicks finally took the lead in this high-level matchup.

Lynch's deadly pass and Carter's deliberate layup set the tone for tonight's Christmas Eve.

New York fans believe a magnificent revenge is on the horizon tonight!
Kevin Durant raised his hand in frustration, admitting his mistake on the defensive end, and then ran forward.

KD's defensive myth has just been broken, but Lynch's defensive myth remains strong!

In this play, James Harden wanted to test the limits again, so he drove past DeRozan, threw himself high into the air, and then slammed himself to the ground.

His exaggerated flopping and his often lapsed defensive concentration give Thunder fans the feeling that James is gone, but he's still here.

The referee still didn't blow the whistle, and the begging failed again.

Now, even the most obtuse players should know that they can't use the same methods against the Knicks as before.

DeMar DeRozan smirked: "Guys, you'd better beat us head-on, fair and square!"

Yes, the Thunder can only compete with the Knicks in terms of sheer strength tonight.

Stephen Curry retrieved the basketball amidst the chaos and retreated to the three-point line to reorganize the game.

Curry pretended to look up for someone, but suddenly accelerated, shaking off the less experienced Kyrie Irving.

But just as No. 30 took his first step, Lin Qi came to his aid.

Stephen Curry remained calm; he knew Lynch would come to help defend him. Instead of challenging Lynch, he raised his hand and tossed the ball into the air.

Behind Lynch, Kevin Durant had already cut along the baseline and jumped, about to complete a beautiful aerial play with Stephen Curry.

The moment Curry passed the ball, Lynch turned around as if he had anticipated Curry's motive and KD's position, and immediately jumped.

Then, the instant Kevin Durant caught the basketball in mid-air, Lynch's hand was positioned right in front of the rim!
Lynch is able to respond to Kevin Durant's brilliant defense and also execute defenses that Kevin Durant cannot.

KD might overlook his off-ball players, but Lynch won't make the same mistake.

He never forgot his off-ball defensive objective from beginning to end, and he had a clear understanding of the entire situation.

Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry's expressions gradually changed from excitement to astonishment. After Lynch blocked KD's alley-oop dunk, the excitement shifted to the faces of the New York fans.

Chris Mullen shook his head and sighed, "Lynch has already gotten his third block of the night in a very short time. Stop asking why Dwight Howard has never won DPOY. It shouldn't be a question! It has never been a question!"

The basketball went out of bounds, and Kevin Durant wiped his sweat.

Although they were only down by 2 points, the Thunder players felt as if they were down by double digits due to a series of missed shots.

When the Thunder's calls went out of order.

When Lynch can do the defense that KD can't.

Lynch was very curious about one thing:

"KD, how are you going to step on my head and usher in your era in the league? I'm curious, can you show me?"

Kevin Durant did not respond and silently walked away from Lynch.

This is KD.

When Lin Qi was in front of him, he couldn't say a word.

In the following rounds, the Thunder finally showcased their beautiful passing and cutting system, executing several impressive plays.

However, under Lynch's defensive pressure, the Thunder's offense was clearly not as easy as it was against other opponents.

Against other teams, the same play might give the Thunder an open shot opportunity.

But against the Knicks, the same play could only become a half-open shot due to Lynch's interference, or even no opportunity at all.

Lynch is not a god; he cannot seal all the holes.

But he sealed the hole far more times than anyone else on any other team.

The sharpness of their passing and cutting was blunted.

After three quarters, the Thunder were still down by 5 points.

Lynch scored 23 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 6 assists, and blocked 5 shots in three quarters. He was very restrained in his shooting tonight, played very well as a team player, and his defense was ubiquitous.

凯文.杜兰特三节18分6个篮板4次助攻1次抢断2次封盖。传切体系让他的出手机会也不是特别多，但无比高效。

At the end of the quarter, an impatient Kevin Durant wanted to revert to the Durant-Curry pick-and-roll pattern.

Since Lynch can disrupt the shot no matter what, it's obviously more reliable for a star player to take the shot, so why bother with such complicated tactics?

"Steve, we have to go back to the traditional model in the fourth quarter," Kevin Durant told the Thunder's new head coach bluntly.

KD's spirit remains unchanged. He still adheres to his understanding of basketball and believes that he is a superstar who can solve problems through his own abilities.

When the team encounters difficulties or adversity, KD habitually chooses to solve the problem on his own rather than trusting the coach or his teammates.

His most trusted weapon was the stick-based singles attack.

But Kerr flatly refused: "No, we need to keep playing the right basketball, KD. Pass, run, we're only down by 5 points."

Steve Kerr also has his own ambitions; he wants to make a name for himself in Oklahoma City. He wants the Thunder to win the way Steve Kerr does, not the way Kevin Durant does.

Kevin Durant suddenly felt ridiculous. He claimed on social media that he would step over Lynch to usher in the KD era for the league, and that he wanted to become a superstar like Lynch who could command a huge following.

But at this moment, in reality, he can't even win over his own coach.

If Lynch asked for a one-on-one match, would Mike Malone refuse?

I doubt it.

Kevin Durant's sensitive nature began to stir again, and his attention was being gradually diverted without him even realizing it.

On the other end, Kyrie Irving wiped his sweat while looking up at the score:

“They’re really sticking to it, hey Lynch. I know you and KD are the stars tonight. But when it comes to the game-winning shot, I won’t give up my right to win.”

Lynch glanced at Irving, but his heart remained unmoved, and his focus was not distracted.

He simply told him confidently:
"Shut up, kid. This game is going to never have a game-winning moment."

The buzzer sounded, and the players from both sides returned to the field.

Lynch's condition is clearly different from KD's.

One still had fire in his eyes, while the other, having just been rejected, started to overthink.

Lynch walked over to KD and put his hands on his knees: "What are you thinking about? Focus on the 'exam,' Kevin."

KD, already irritable, turned his head and said, "I'm thinking about winning."

The game began, and the Thunder continued to operate according to their system.

Kevin Durant desperately wanted to reach out to James Harden for the ball, but the tactics wouldn't allow him to do so.

He could only continue moving and creating space. After running along the baseline to the other side of the three-point line, KD received the ball.

At this point, Lynch was still some distance away, and he could shoot.

But Serge Ibaka had already cut to the basket.

Kevin Durant hesitated between taking the shot himself and executing the play. By the time he finally decided to pass, it was too late. DeAndre Jordan caught up with Serge Ibaka and intercepted the ball midway, resulting in a turnover for KD.

"Damn it, focus, Kevin, stay focused!" Steve Cole roared angrily.

On the other side, Lynch did not hesitate when the Knicks attacked.

The moment he received the ball, he pulled up for a jump shot despite being pressured by Thabo Sefolosha.

This decisive jump shot contrasted sharply with KD's hesitation just moments before.

The basketball swished through the net, and the Knicks extended their lead to 7 points at the start of the fourth quarter.

The ball went in. Lynch turned to Kyrie Irving and pointed to the scoreboard: "Kid who can't get the game-winning shot, watch closely."

Kyrie Irving shut up completely; he couldn't refute it at all.

The two different attitudes Lynch and KD displayed when facing internal challenges are enough to illustrate the difference between them.

After one possession, Durant reached out for the ball, but James Harden ignored him and, following strategy, passed it to Curry, who had a better opportunity.

Curry missed his shot.

This missed shot nearly drove Kevin Durant crazy.

He endorses the passing and cutting system because it's the system that helps them win.

But now, this system is clearly no longer able to solve the problem.

Why not go back to the traditional model?

These thoughts troubled him, and so he missed another shot without the ball.

Vince Carter circled to the mid-range, received a pass from Lynch, and scored.

The score difference is 9 points.

Lynch pointed at Vince Carter, who had scored the goal, then looked at KD with a mocking tone:

"Hey, why don't you try the Big Loop? Didn't that save your life once?"

When Spike Lee saw Lynch start frequently taunting Kevin Durant on the court, his maniacal laughter was drowned out by the noise.

He knew better than anyone that the confrontation was over.

The following chapters—

Only revenge and slaughter!
In the next round, Kevin Durant finally got a one-on-one opportunity.

He reached out for the ball, and the instant he got the basketball, he decisively waved his hand to clear one side, signaling everyone to spread out, except for Stephen Curry, who stepped forward to set a simple screen.

He wants to solve problems the way Kevin Durant does.

Steve Cole punched the tactical board in half: "Damn it! You damn idiot!"

After the pick-and-roll, Lynch had to switch defense quickly. Even if he wasn't worried about Curry's three-pointers, he still had to prevent the powerful Stephen Curry from rolling to the basket and dunking over DeAndre Jordan.

Facing Kyrie Irving, who had switched places with him, Durant pulled up for a three-pointer, and the ball swished cleanly through the net.

It was a beautiful one-on-one play, but it created a problem – Lynch was almost exhausted on the defensive end.

The Thunder's passing and cutting forced Lynch to run extensively on the defensive end, making him go everywhere to plug the gaps.

This is why Lynch was very restrained in his actions tonight.

He must conserve a large portion of his energy on the defensive end, and to do so, he must curb his desire to shoot.

Because both shooting and defense are physically demanding, he can only choose one.

But now, KD has personally removed the biggest shackle that restrained Lynch on the offensive end.

So, before Kevin Durant could even celebrate, Lynch dribbled forward, executed an incredibly simple screen, gained a bit of space, and then pulled up for a shot from a step beyond the three-point line.

Lin Qi now dares to act recklessly.

"brush!"

"Answer ball! Lynch didn't let Kevin steal the spotlight for even a second tonight, not a second! Lynch has already proven that he is a better defender than KD, a better rebounder than KD, and a better playmaker than KD."

Now, Lynch has set his sights on KD's area of ​​expertise.

Can he prove he's a better scorer than KD?

Kevin Durant is confident he can beat Lynch in his area of ​​expertise, and he never doubts his scoring ability.

Steve Kerr tried to bring Kevin Durant back: "KD, we need to stick to the established strategy!"

In response, Durant more firmly extended his hand at the baseline, demanding the ball.

He yelled at Ibaka from the baseline, "Sergi, give it to me!"

Serge Ibaka did as instructed; he didn't want to provoke Kevin Durant.

The Durant-Curry pick-and-roll continues, Lynch switches to guard Curry, and Durant gets Irving – a fair trade.

But Kyrie Irving didn't give up; on the contrary, he became incredibly motivated.

His dismal performance in last season's finals is his most unbearable memory and the reason he is unwilling to touch the championship trophy.

The most unbearable part of his memory is that he was relentlessly targeted as a defensive weakness by the opposing team.

The championship trophy that he was ashamed to touch at that moment transformed into his strongest driving force.

He clung to KD like a mad dog, and Kevin Durant, seeing how close the other was, almost reflexively looked for the whistle.

But he only realized after the action had already been taken that the whistle was on the Thunder's side today.

As expected, the referee remained silent, and Kyrie Irving reacted quickly, stealing the ball the instant the long spin move occurred!
"Is this the only way you can do it, KD!?" Kyrie Irving roared after taking the ball.

Durant's attempt to strike failed, and Lynch calmly ran across half-court without rushing for the ball.

Instead, he comfortably leaned against Sefolosha with his back to her before raising his hand to call for a pass.

His composure contrasted sharply with KD's impatience.

The moment Kyrie Irving fed the ball to Lynch, Lynch immediately turned and jumped to shoot, making the shot before James Harden could catch up.

Chris Mullin swallowed hard: "KD's shot just missed, and Lynch is still scoring! The gap is 11 points, is he going to lose his core strength?"

Steve Kerr quickly stopped the game; he couldn't let that idiot ruin the night.

He spoke vehemently, his voice almost cracking: "Kevin, what about our system? What about our teamwork? You can't bring basketball back to how it used to be!"

Kevin Durant mustered his courage and retorted to the coach: "We've been playing a passing game for three quarters and we've been constantly pressured! It's already the fourth quarter, I can close out the game! Why won't you let me try?"

At this moment, if a guy named Draymond Green stood up, pointed at Kevin Durant's shoulder, and yelled the famous line, "Shut up, you bitch, we were champions before you came," Kevin Durant would have nothing to say.

But the Oklahoma City Thunder weren't champions, and they didn't have Draymond Green.

No one stood up to refute Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry wasn't a tough guy, and James Harden felt he wasn't qualified.

Steve Kerr laughed in exasperation. He knew that forcibly suppressing KD or forcing him to play pass-and-cut would not yield good results.

Well then, let that idiot try it tonight.

If he can win, OK, we can just increase the frequency of Durant-Curry pick-and-roll in the future.

But if he can't win, then Steve Kerr can openly say, "Stop your damn one-on-one, because it's useless!"

“Okay, I’ll let you try, KD.” Kerr’s voice returned to calm. “Go ahead, do it your way, and see if you can bring that damn victory back.”

And so, the fourth quarter turned into a scoring duel between Lynch and KD.

After shedding his defensive constraints, Lynch stopped pretending and started scoring like crazy, tacitly going toe-to-toe with Kevin Durant.

KD also gave it his all, and every unstoppable one-on-one play showcased the pure and sharp scoring talent of him.

The two players took turns scoring, netting goals like rain, and the decibel level at Madison Square Garden skyrocketed after each goal.

When Kevin Durant pulled up for a jump shot and hit Irving in the face.

Lynch scored over both Sefolosha and Harden with a drifting shot.

Chris Munn pumped his fist: "This is the most terrifying scoring performance from the two best scoring machines in the world!"

Durant's scoring soared like a rocket, and Lynch's response was equally unwavering.

As a result, the point difference remained unchanged despite the relentless barrage of attacks, firmly stuck at 11 points.

Kevin Durant may not be at a disadvantage in one-on-one situations, but he doesn't have any advantage either.

Lynch was a perfect match for his firepower.

With two minutes left in the game, Kevin Durant was already covered in sweat.

The big screen at the venue displayed a score comparison between Lynch and KD.

Lynch scored 38 points in total, including 15 points in a single quarter.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, including 13 in the quarter.

The gap between them isn't large, but this is Kevin Durant's forte.

When a player cannot defeat an opponent using what they do best, it already means defeat.

After the timeout, Kevin Durant continued to stand up.

But this time, his tired muscles betrayed his will, and his mid-range fadeaway shot bounced off the rim.

Even the most lethal one-on-one machine cannot defy the cold laws of physics when its physical strength is exhausted.

Kevin Durant's shooting percentage started to fluctuate, and now it's Lynch's turn.

As before, Lynch did not obsess over directly controlling the ball.

Lynch got an opportunity in the right corner through off-ball movement. Thabo Sefolosha was blocked by DeAndre Jordan's screen, and Serge Ibaka switched to defend him.

Lin Qi feigned a shot, but actually lowered his center of gravity to drive to the basket.

Serge Ibaka was not fooled and caught up with Lynch in time.

However, this is still part of Lynch's feint.

Seeing Serge Ibaka's all-out pursuit and defense, Lynch suddenly stopped, switched his grip between his legs, and stepped back to his side and rear.

This move completely shook off Serge Ibaka, who had braked suddenly, and Lynch easily released the ball!

His changes in rhythm and his ball control are all impeccable!
But the attack isn't over yet. No matter how elaborate the setup, it needs that crisp snap of the net to end before the attack is considered complete.

Will Lynch's shooting touch also decline due to physical limitations and increased physical contact?

Kevin Durant stared intently at the basketball, but unfortunately, the scene he least wanted to see unfolded.

After a beautiful fake that left Serge Ibaka sprawling, Lynch calmly sank a three-pointer!
This is the consequence of letting Lynch shed his defensive burden and focus all his energy on offense.

Of course, he is also unable to defy the laws of physics.

Muscle tremors and hot breaths can also erode his shooting accuracy.

But these things clearly had less impact on Lynch than on KD.

Lynch scored 41 points in a single game, including 18 points in a single quarter!
He has taken an even greater lead in KD's area of ​​expertise!

After the ball went in, Lynch suddenly turned around, facing Kevin Durant, and violently tore at the collar of his jersey with both hands, exposing his bulging neck and chest to the spotlight, letting out an explosive roar.

That is the most primal release of male power, the most direct declaration of victory and dominance!
The New York fans at the scene joined in Lynch's roar and began to celebrate the victory wildly.

Lynch not only helped his team secure the victory tonight, but the most satisfying part was that he completely and flawlessly surrounded Kevin Durant from all angles!
Kevin Durant has improved a lot on defense, but Lynch is an excellent defender.

Kevin Durant thrives in the passing and cutting system, but Lynch remains a superior passing and control player.

Kevin Durant wants to compete with Lynch in scoring, and in that respect, the gap isn't that large. However, Lynch still manages to maintain the advantage!

This is what you call a true head-stomping victory!

On the sidelines, Colin Jost applauded Lynch wildly.

This was the most brutal real-life scene he had ever seen.

"See that, Scarlett? The internet isn't above the law, hahaha."

Scarlett Johansson was also clapping, her eyes fixed on the man who was roaring on the field.

"Colin, I forgot to get Lynch's phone number when I asked him out to dinner last time. Could you give it to me?"

"No need for all that trouble. Whenever you want to meet Lynch, I'm ready to go with you."

“No,” Scarlett Johansson shook her head, “I want to thank him privately for the ticket.”

Colin Jost was stunned. He admitted that his relationship with Scarlett Johansson was not just a friendship.

He liked her, but before he could express his feelings, a tragedy occurred: "You're getting married, but the groom isn't me."

In early 11, Colin Jost was preparing to express his feelings to his divorced "friend" when Scarlett Johansson fell in love with actor Sean Penn.

Fortunately, their relationship only lasted three months, avoiding the tragedy of "you're getting married again, but the groom isn't me."

During this period, Colin Jost and Scarlett Johansson have been getting close. Scarlett Johansson seems to know what her friend means, as she has hinted on several occasions, intentionally or unintentionally, that "I just want to be alone right now and have no plans to find a partner for the time being."

So Colin Jost quietly stayed by her side.

Now, Scarlett Johansson seems unable to calm down after seeing Lynch.

What did Scarlett Johansson do wrong?
Art originates from life.

She just wanted to get a feel for "the untold story of Black Widow and Hulk" off-screen so that she could better portray the character in the movie.

Colin Jost shook his head; Lynch's damn charm...
Fortunately, he knew his friend's preferences.

He has never been interested in women who are too petite.

Kevin Durant made a few more shots in the subsequent game, but it was too little, too late.

He can no longer outscorn Lynch.

With 23 seconds left in the game, Kyrie Irving dribbled the ball at midcourt, showing no intention of continuing the attack.

When the time was up, a buzzer sounded.

The New York Knicks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-103 at home.

Kevin Durant scored 35 points, while Lynch scored 46.

With the Thunder failing to gain an advantage in free throws, the game result was a stark contrast to the previous game.

Lynch and Durant embraced, and Durant looked dejected.

But this did not reveal Lynch's stingy compassion.

Professor L waved goodbye to Kevin Durant, clearly uttering the verdict he had already prepared:
"I'm sorry, Kevin, but I can only give you a D grade for today's test. You're far from excellent, not even close to passing."

Steve Kerr stared at KD's distraught back, his feelings a complex mix.

He didn't want to lose, but tonight's defeat could also be the beginning of a success.

After this battle, he believes that Kevin Durant, that idiot, will now obediently play a passing and cutting game.

Because the undeniable facts have proven that his proud standing stick fighting style is utterly worthless in front of Lynch.

James Harden and Stephen Curry also shook hands and hugged Lynch.

Lynch even invited them to have a Christmas dinner at Lynch's restaurant.

All I can say is that Lynch is a person who has strong likes and dislikes.

His brutality towards KD was not reflected in the other two players on the Thunder.

Walking into the player tunnel, James Harden sighed: "Poor Kevin."

Curry shrugged: "It's his own fault for being so careless on social media. I know to cut to a smaller size when I look at foot models."

“Yeah, it’s his own fault for becoming Lynch’s enemy,” James Harden nodded. “You know, Stephen, even though we’re Lynch’s rivals, sometimes I feel—”

He recalled everything KD had endured that day: the omnipresent mockery, the chilling verdict, and the crushing victory that shattered his confidence. A sense of relief crept into his heart.
"There's nothing wrong with being Lynch's little brother."

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(One update today, but no reduction in output; two chapters combined, totaling 10,000 words)
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