Basketball trainer, I created a super giant

Chapter 361 Lu Bu, right? We're going to fight Lu Bu.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

6 month 3 number.

Driving through Manhattan in the afternoon, Tang Sen could already sense the different atmosphere.

The whole city seemed to be boiling over.

The further the cars went, the more crowded it became; it felt like the entire city of New York had come to Madison.

Eventually, he couldn't walk anymore.

Left with no other option, Tang Sen asked a roadside police officer for help.

NYPD officers cleared a path for Tangsen, using a megaphone to yell at the cars blocking the way, telling them to get out of the way because the team's trainer was being blocked.

His shout cleared the road, but it also drew the attention of the fans.

Along both sides of the road, many New York fans were whistling, shouting, and clapping at Townsend, as if they were welcoming a hero.

When they arrived at Madison, the surrounding streets were already packed with fans.

This madness even surprised Tang Sen.

But thinking about it, it's normal.

Thirty years later, the proud New Yorkers have finally stood tall again, ready to win the championship.

No celebration is too much.

Upon arriving at the office area and meeting Carlisle, he couldn't help but tell Tang Sen that today had been incredibly crazy.

Tang Sen nodded and said, "So we can't afford to lose today."

If we lose today, it's like waiting for a grand feast, only to be served a plate of stargazing at the sky at the end.

Therefore, the pressure from top to bottom is considerable.

Townsend could see the pressure on Carlisle's face, but he pretended to be relaxed and said, "It's okay, we won't lose the championship anyway."

Carlisle is not worried about losing the championship.

With seven games in a row, it would be difficult for the Knicks to lose, given their strength.

The only question is whether the Lakers will win a game by having someone have a breakout performance.

After all, they are four genuine superstars.

Carlisle was worried that he wouldn't be able to win the championship with a perfect record.

Tang Sen nodded and turned to go to the locker room.

Yao Ming has arrived and is changing his shoes.

"Come on, let me take you to warm up," Tang Sen called out.

Yao Ming was slightly taken aback, then quickly followed.

Tang Sen hadn't personally led them in a warm-up in a long time.

This is enough to show how much Tang Sen values ​​the competition.

This is pressure.

However, Yao Ming has become accustomed to the excessive pressure.

Moreover, compared to the pressure, Yao Ming's desire for victory was even stronger.

On the court, Tang Sen led Yao Ming in a serious warm-up.

The competition is still a while away, so now is the time to get into shape and warm up our bodies.

Yao Ming was near the basket. He turned his back to the basket, swayed left and right, then immediately turned around and launched a skyhook.

Tang Sen was slightly taken aback when he saw his actions.

I've been practicing Skyhook all along.

After all, we've already practiced quite a bit, so when we're in good form, we can use it on the court.

We can't just throw away all that hard-earned skill.

So I'm still practicing whenever I have a spare moment.

However, Yao Ming used it very few times throughout the entire season.

There are too many offensive options, so there's no need to use them.

His single turnaround fadeaway jump shot is enough to make him a force to be reckoned with.

But today he's facing Shaquille O'Neal.

Tang Sen had a strong feeling that Yao Ming was going to pull off something ruthless today.

For example, breaking the NBA Finals single-game scoring record?
This record belongs to Elgin Baylor. In the 62 Finals, Baylor played like a god, scoring 61 points and grabbing 22 rebounds.

If Yao Ming can break this record by getting over Shaquille O'Neal's head today...

Tang Sen took a deep breath, not daring to think any further.

That's an exaggeration.

The NBA in 62 and the NBA in 04 are completely different things.

As for O'Neal, the most dominant center in history, the significance of breaking the scoring record over him is beyond Tang Sen's comprehension.

If Yao Ming could actually do that, putting everything else aside, Shaquille O'Neal would be absolutely furious.

However, Tang Sen sensed a special quality in Yao Ming.

Silence, calm, like a volcano about to erupt, concealing an unknown amount of energy.

To be honest, Tang Sen already felt that Yao Ming had reached his peak last season.

He averaged over 40 points per game in the Eastern Conference Finals. If that's not his peak, what is?

This season, he deliberately went into hiding to pad his triple-double average, and his brilliance on the court has dimmed considerably.

But he never slacked off in the team's training.

He trained his physique, his shooting, and his footwork. To be honest, even Tang Sen couldn't clearly know how far he had progressed.

Because he has never performed on the field.

Another point is that he trained with me for more than two years.

This took longer than any player I've ever trained.

For more than two years, I have been keeping my system running.

The effect is getting stronger and stronger. For example, with my current level 7 title, I have a 70% training bonus in the basics.

How much was Brown back then?

And there are badges too. I currently have a full set of badges, which is the highest bonus.

He practiced secretly all along, and no one knew just how terrifying he was.

The match is at 7 p.m.

At this point, all the noise had nothing to do with the players on both teams.

All that's left is the competition, the world's highest level stage.

Neither head coach Carlisle nor Jackson, nor the key players of either team, made any harsh statements before the game.

Now that we're here, there's no point in just talking.

If Mars collides with Earth, it will be a head-on collision.

The fervent atmosphere at Madison Square Garden couldn't deter Kobe and the others.

The Lakers' starting five are all seasoned veterans who have seen it all.

During the jump ball, O'Neal arrogantly showed Yao Ming his Lu Bu tattoo.

Unfortunately, Yao Ming showed no reaction whatsoever. His calmness made O'Neal a little uneasy, and he couldn't help but say a few sarcastic remarks: "Yao, this is the Finals, not the regular season. I will personally end your winning streak and win the championship."

"Because I am Lü Bu!"

His awkward Chinese pronunciation finally made Yao Ming laugh.

But it quickly subsided.

Lu Bu, right? We'll fight Lu Bu.

Yao Ming took a deep breath, leaped up, and swatted the basketball away.

Then he quickly ran to the frontcourt and moved towards the basket.

O'Neal made tough threats, and he didn't hold back either, actively confronting Yao Ming and trying to drive him out of the paint.

The Knicks can't afford to lose, but do the Lakers think they can?

Four superstar players, and they still didn't win the championship. How embarrassing!

Weighing 175 kilograms, it is quite intimidating.

But O'Neal sensed that Yao Ming had evolved further, becoming stronger, and that he could no longer easily push Yao Ming away.

The ball was lobbed in.

Yao Ming hasn't squeezed under the basket yet; his position isn't good enough.

However, before going on the court, Yao Ming specifically spoke with Billups and Wade.

It doesn't matter where you are, just reach out and pass the ball to me.

He was in the penalty area, backing down O'Neal, and received the ball with one hand. Without even putting the ball down, he turned directly towards the baseline, pulled up, and threw it back up.

Their playing style was so simple; they didn't take O'Neal seriously at all.

Even though it was the Finals, O'Neal remained as lazy as ever on the defensive end, barely jumping and just stretching out his arms.

Then the ball went in.

The whole place was boiling.

O'Neal cursed under his breath, feeling that Yao Ming was playing too easily.

He wanted to return the favor, but when he reached out for the ball, Kobe ignored him once again.

Kobe backs down Wallace, just like always, with a flick of his left hand, he flips over, pulls up, and throws.

But he was up against Wallace, a tough guy who ranked fourth in defensive efficiency in the league.

The defense was perfect, and the ball bounced off the rim.

Kobe grinned, not caring at all; the game had just started, and he still needed to find his rhythm.

As O'Neal was complaining in his heart, Yao Ming had already rushed out.

It's still a singles match.

Yao Ming reached out for the ball, and who dared not give it to him?

Moreover, when positioning himself, Bender would move Malone to the other side of Yao Ming to prevent Yao Ming from being double-teamed by Malone and O'Neal.

Yao Ming is still not under the basket, not in the best scoring position.

But Yao Ming didn't care at all. After receiving the ball, he leaned back, immediately turned halfway towards the baseline, raised his leg, and launched a skyhook.

Even though O'Neal is 2.16 meters tall and has an amazing wingspan, he is still powerless against such a skyhook.

With a flick of the wrist, the basketball easily went into the net.

Carlisle on the sidelines waved his arm vigorously, beaming with excitement.

Meanwhile, Jackson on the other side already sensed the murderous intent.

Yao Ming seems different today.

He observed silently.

Sure enough, Yao Ming's desire to shoot was frighteningly high.

What's even more frightening is that Yao Ming didn't even try to get into a deep position; he just asked for the ball and shot from a roughly suitable spot.

In other words, Yao Ming didn't care about his position at all; he could shoot from anywhere in the half.

Such a Yao Ming is undoubtedly terrifying.

Just then, Yao Ming came over and offered to set a screen for Wade. After receiving the pass back, Wade, despite Malone's onslaught, didn't use his hard-earned double threat and just threw the ball away.

Jackson thought the ball was thrown like child's play, too casually.

Even the team's core player and leader shouldn't waste offensive opportunities so carelessly.

As a result, the basketball, as if guided by a laser, plunged headfirst into the hoop, and it was completely hollow.

"Shet!"

Jackson couldn't help but curse.

For an ordinary player, this would be considered a miraculous goal.

He quickly made a few hand gestures to Ma Long, indicating that it was about time to start double-teaming him.

Halfway through the first quarter, Yao Ming had already taken 6 shots, made 5, and scored 11 points.

This is aimed at scoring 20 points in a single quarter.

Seeing Malone rush towards Yao Ming immediately, Carlisle understood Jackson's plan.

Yao Ming scored 11 points in half a quarter, and you really can't do without double-teaming him.

He quickly called out to Billups, "If you're double-teaming, then run around and play the triangle offense to create scoring opportunities for Yao Ming."

The Knicks' balanced triangle offense is derived from the triangle offense.

Malone can't really keep double-teaming Yao Ming when he's off the ball, and he can completely leave Bender open. He can really shoot the Lakers to death.

Without Carlisle needing to direct him, Yao Ming proactively changed his playing style.

The reason he practiced three-pointers extra was because he was considering this situation.

O'Neal is lazy and can't defend. When he's moving around outside the paint, even if Malone comes to double-team him, O'Neal will definitely be a step too slow.

Not to mention when you're standing on the three-point line.

The image of Shaquille O'Neal and Karl Malone double-teaming a 7-foot-5 center beyond the three-point line is simply unimaginable.

After a simple pick-and-roll and a pass back, Yao Ming once again unleashed a high-post shot.

O'Neal came out, and Malone rushed over, but it was too late; the basketball went through the net.

Yao Ming's touch was incredibly hot today.

But that wasn't all. Yao Ming frequently moved back and forth between the paint and the three-point line, and Malone was always looking to double-team him, which caused the Lakers' defense to be torn apart.

More often than not, O'Neal seemed helpless, unsure whether to follow the ball out or stay under the basket.

When they went out, the Knicks also had Dwyane Wade, nicknamed "The Flash," a ruthless penetrator.

With a swish, Yao Ming hit his third three-pointer.

The score has reached 17 points.

There are still three minutes left in the first quarter.

Before long, Yao Ming, like a guard, stood directly outside the three-point line on the wing and took on a one-on-one attack.

He leaned on Malone's shoulder, delivered a triple threat, and threw the ball after pulling it up against Malone.

Amid gasps from the audience, he went in again.

20 points in a single quarter!
Tang Sen subconsciously stood up.

Yao Ming was on fire today, scoring 20 points in one quarter. He's really going to challenge Baylor's record.

(End of this chapter)