A different point guard road

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After the game, Lin Rui went home.

The Knicks are still waiting at home for the third game.

At the beginning of the season, the Knicks' schedule was very sweet, which also gave Lin Rui enough rest time.

After a day off, the Knicks faced the challenge of the Milwaukee Bucks at home.

The Bucks are now average in strength, and their main core players are Reed, Jefferson, and Bogut.

Reed has had frequent injuries in recent seasons, which has seriously affected his condition.

During the 2006-07 season, Reed averaged 26 points per game. Last season, he played 52 games, with an average of only 22 points per game.

The first two games of this season were in average shape, with only 18 points and 16 points respectively.

In this game, Reed was even more focused on Lin Rui and struggled even more on the offensive end. Outside the three-point line, Reed made 1 of 8 shots. As for the two-point shots, he scored 3 of 10 shots, and in this game he scored 12 points. He was restricted by Lin Rui.

Reed is a shooter. As long as he is stuck by Lin Rui, it will not be so easy for him to use his explosive power to overcome Lin Rui.

As long as Reed plays the pick-and-roll, the Knicks will use the strategy of replacing and preventing delays to test Reed's passing ability.

Reed has an average pass ability, and then, besides him, other Bucks players have average offensive ability.

The Knicks played very dominant in the inside line and did not lose the least in the confrontation with Bogut. Hibert and Bogut blocked each other.

Jordan Jr. deducts the opportunity as soon as he has the chance, and Gasol Jr. mainly helps defend his teammates.

The game ended soon, with only 96-126 points, and the Knicks beat the Bucks at home.

Lin Rui played in this game for 36 minutes, 8 of 11 two-pointers, 6 of 10 three-pointers, and 7 of 7 free throws, easily scoring 41 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds.

Lin Rui doesn't play much, but he is efficient enough.

The Knicks also played very smoothly in this game. After the third quarter, the Knicks led by 20 points, and then Lin Rui did not make a appearance in the last 6 minutes.

In addition to Lin Rui, the Knicks performed well in other points.

Korver scored 12 points, Randolph scored 14 points, Jordan scored 16 points, and Crawford scored 15 points.

The Knicks team scored 8 players in double digits, and they easily won three consecutive victories at the start.

After this game, the Knicks continued to play against the Charlotte Bobcats at home.

The Bobcats are not a strong team either, the score is 99 to 119, and the Knicks defeated the team again with a 20-point victory.

The Knicks' new player continued to play efficiently under the leadership of Lin Rui.

Lin Rui played 32 minutes in this game and scored 28 points, 15 assists, 13 rebounds and 5 steals. Jordan Jr. scored 12 points, Crawford scored 22 points, Korver scored 9 points, and Hibert scored 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Lin Rui was at ease in the Charlotte Bobcats defense line, neither Raymond Felton nor Jason Richardson could give Lin Rui too much confrontation or interference.

Lin Rui played very easily.

At the post-match press conference, Bobcats head coach Larry Brown said directly: "As long as Lin is in the Knicks, it will be difficult for us to beat him. Lin is the best point guard in the current service. None of them, he can score, defend, pass the ball, he can do everything well. I really hope to have such a player, he can improve the team several levels."

Larry Brown has a very high opinion of Lin Rui.

The opponent Felton also said to the reporter: "When I was facing him, I was a little confused when I looked at him. I was thinking, this guy is really a point guard? His height should be a small forward or a power forward, but he is indeed a point guard on the court. His pass is so sharp that he can always send the ball to his teammates when I never thought of it..."

The entire Bobcats team was a bit conquered by Lin Rui.

As the Knicks went to the road, they beat the Washington Wizards 112-96.

The Knicks successfully achieved a five-game winning streak.

For the Knicks, they themselves do not lack attention, and such a winning streak has brought the discussion of them to the highest level in the league.

In the latest ESPN team strength rankings, the Knicks were ranked third.

Of course, Knicks fans are dissatisfied with this, and they think the Knicks should be the first.

Fans have opinions from fans, media have insistence, and many media also believe that the quality of the Knicks' five-game winning streak is actually not high.

The teams that the Knicks defeated in five consecutive games cannot be considered strong teams. If they need to reach the top, the Knicks need to perform better.

Of course, in the fans' MVP prediction list, Lin Rui suppressed James to become the first.

Since the start of the game, Lin Rui averaged 42 points, 17 assists and 8 rebounds per game, winning the Eastern Conference Week's Best in the first week of the game.

The Cavaliers' record is 4 wins and 1 loss. Although James' 3388 looks good, it is far less shocking than Lin Rui has brought to the fans.

After playing against the Washington Wizards, the Knicks went to challenge the Cleveland Cavaliers away.

Lin Rui and James have their first showdown of the season.

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"The Knicks are making great streaks. Can the Cavaliers stop a winning streak at home?"

"Lin Rui ranks high in scoring list and tops in assists!"

"A direct showdown between Lin Rui and James!"

"Strong dialogue, Knicks Knights collided."

"Lin Rui averages accurate triple-double per game and is expected to average triple-double per game in the season!"

"As long as the Knicks has another All-Star, they will usher in the championship!!"

"Yao Ming's deal has made significant progress, and the All-Star center will likely change the ball in the near future."

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Cleveland!

In the hotel.

Lin Rui had just finished the phone with Yao.

Indeed, Yao Yao fulfilled his promise and started to join the Knicks after returning to the Rockets.

The relationship between the Rockets and Yao Yao is actually very delicate. Yao Yao’s contract expires next year. If he is unwilling to renew his contract, he can leave the Rockets by the latest next summer.

The Rockets have also lost patience with Yao Yao's frequent injuries, and they are now confused.

Yao Yao's voluntary application to leave the team made them firm in the concept of reconstruction.

The Rockets kept Yao Yao in a scheming manner, but when they were clear that Yao Yao's idea of ​​leaving the team was firm, they began to strive to maximize the trading benefits.

The Rockets have made great gains from Yao Day in recent years, and they also respect Yao Day very much. When Yao Daye proposed to only go to the Knicks to compete for the championship, they did not refuse. They took the initiative to communicate with the Knicks in depth.

The Knicks gave Hibert David Lee the offer for four first-round picks.

The Rockets hope that the Knicks will join Gasol Jr. or Jordan Jr., but the Knicks did not agree easily.

The two sides had a long tug-of-war negotiation.

In the end, under the pressure of Lin Rui and Yao, the Rockets compromised.

The Rockets still have hope for the Chinese market, and he does not want to offend these two super giants at the same time.

The Rockets also gave favors to Yao Yao and agreed to the deal. They wanted to keep a good reputation for suffering some losses and sending Yao Yao to the championship.

There are still some details of the transaction that will be discussed and may be announced in two or three days.

This is bound to be a heavyweight transaction, and Lin Rui was also very excited about it.

After talking on the phone with Yao Dayao, Lin Rui was invited to visit James's house for dinner.

Lin Rui and James do not have that kind of tense relationship.

Kobe won't have dinner with his opponent before the game, but Lin Rui will.

Lin Rui has a good relationship with James.

James's mansion is also very luxurious, not inferior to Lin Rui in New York.

However, the housing prices in the two places are not the same level, and Lin Rui’s luxury house costs even more.

After dinner, James discussed with Lin Rui about his joining the Knicks next year.

This was the first time the two of them sat down to talk about this. James wanted to talk about it before, but Lin Rui avoided it.

Lin Rui's greatest attraction to James in the Knicks.

However, Lin Rui is not interested in James' joining, and he does not want his core position to be challenged.

If James joins, Lin Rui may also be scolded by a number of fans.

The value of winning the championship is not high.

Lin Rui and James carefully talked about the bad impact of the two teams on the league and basketball world if they join forces.

Yao Ming's joining is different from James' joining.

Yao Ming's joining the Knicks is just similar to Gasol's joining the Lakers.

Lin Rui told James: "LeBron, although I want to win the championship, I enjoy the pursuit of the championship more than the pure result."

James said after thinking, "Lin, I understand your thoughts, but if you are like me and have spent six years not able to win the championship, you should be like me."

Lin Rui said: "Well, no matter what decision you make, I will respect you. Stop talking about these things. Let's talk about investment. I have been optimistic about several companies recently. Do you want to have fun together?"

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James has a high emotional intelligence, and Lin Rui also chatted with him. After the two chatted until very late, James drove Lin Rui back to the hotel in person.

The next night.

The Knicks challenge the Cavaliers away.

Many fans are looking forward to the collision between Lin Rui and James.

This game is also the first time the two teams have met this season.

The Quick Loan Center Arena was filled with spectators early.

Cavaliers fans want to give it to the Knicks for the first game.

During the appearance ceremony, the Knicks players enjoyed booing treatment throughout the game. The Knicks all understood that this opponent was the first strong opponent they encountered this season.

There is no problem with the Knicks' abuse, but it needs to be verified how they perform when they are against strong teams.

Soon, the game started.

Cavaliers starters: Mo Williams, Deronti West, James, Ben Wallace, Big Z.

Knicks starter: Lin Rui, Tony Allen, Korver, Randolph, Gasol Jr.

Both teams have their strongest lineups, and the focus is on defense.

Big z jumped and beat Gasol Jr.

Mo Williams dribbles forward.

The Cavaliers are not a one-star lineup now, and they attach great importance to the inside.

Mo Williams gave the ball to James after he arrived in the frontcourt.

The Knight's tactics will be activated from James.

Korver's defense is relatively poor, and D'Antoni also asked Lin Rui to directly face James.

"Bang!"

Lin Rui was blocked by Ben Wallace, and Randolph assisted in defense of James.

James tried to hit Randolph, but Randolph was not afraid of James' weight, and he did not lose his position.

Gasol Jr.'s assisted defense is also on James' passing route. James has no way to feed Big Z. James is interfered with forcing himself to layup.

The Cavaliers' first attack was simple, but they did not gain anything.

James felt the difference between the Knicks and last season in his first offensive and defensive confrontation with the Knicks.

This season, the Knicks' defense has become stronger, especially in the interior defense.

Randolph and Gasol Jr. made James feel very uncomfortable.

Knicks attack.

Lin Rui quickly pushed forward after receiving the pass from Gasol Jr.

Before halftime had passed, West's defense came up.

The Cavaliers also adopted a key defense strategy against Lin Rui.

Barkley said: "Looking at the Cavaliers' lineup, they want to limit Lin Rui to drive the entire team."

Smith said: "Yes, the biggest difference between Lin Rui this season and last season is that he often leads the offensive rhythm of the entire team, making it difficult to stop the Knicks' offense."

With only one person defending, Lin Rui did not face much pressure.

Lin Rui went to the frontcourt to go to Gasol who came out to make a hand-hand pass and combine it with a cover.

Gasol's younger brother went away by the way.

There is no good goal point, and the rest of the Cavaliers are targeting the Knicks players.

The inside line is constantly fighting, and Gasol and Randolph can't even hold their positions.

The Cavaliers completely raised the intensity at the beginning of the game.

Lin Rui misplaced the game against Wallace.

Lin Rui's way of hitting this misalignment is very simple.

After continuously dribbling, Wallace's center of gravity was turned to the right, Lin Rui closed the ball and stepped horizontally to the left.

The three-pointer shot after setting apart.

Lin Rui's three-pointer dribble shot was very fast.

Ben Wallace can't keep up with Lin Rui's pace now, so he can only watch Lin Rui take action.

The basketball draws a beautiful arc!!

"Swish!"

One arrow pierces the heart!

3 to 0.

The Cavaliers fans looked at Lin Rui celebrating, and they thought of last season.

Lin Rui used this three-pointer to shoot them through last season.

Of course, it was not only the Cavaliers who were shot through. All teams in the league have been treated like this by Lin Rui.

The Knicks players on the court also expressed their excitement.

Gasol and Randolph were very excited. With Lin Rui on the outside, they could trust the offense on the outside.

The Cavaliers' defense made both of them feel troubled, but this trouble was easily disintegrated by Lin Rui.

"Lin Rui's singles are becoming more and more casual."

"This is freehand painting, not casual."

"Ben Wallace will become Lin Rui's ATM."

"As long as Lin Rui keeps making singles, the Cavaliers' defense will be changed."

"Lin Rui's three-pointer is really fast and accurate."

Fans now probably know Lin Rui’s scoring routine.

Lin Rui scored the highest three-pointers in his scoring, which is why he scored so many points ahead of other super scorers.

If the three-pointer is accurate, the speed of the score is much faster than that of two points.

Cavaliers attack.

Mo Williams dribbled to the frontcourt and continued to give it to James.

James continued to cover with Ben Wallace.

James did not attack Randolph this time, and he knew it was not easy to fight if he forced a break in.

James passed the ball to West, who beat Korver alone.

West passed Korver in one step and broke into the inside.

West obviously does not have as good observation as James, so he challenges Gasol Jr.'s defense.

West's high throw, Gasol Jr. rushed to the ball. While the ball was still rising, Gasol Jr. touched the basketball half of his finger.

The basketball trajectory changed, and the basketball hit the inside of the basket heavily.

After Randolph got the ball, he gave it to Lin Rui. When Lin Rui got the ball, he wanted to speed up and counterattack, but the Cavaliers team returned to defense very quickly. Lin Rui did not find any opportunity while moving, and finally pushed him down to control the rhythm.

Lin Rui went to the frontcourt to give the ball to Tony Allen, and Tony Allen gave two steps to Korver.

Korver had no chance to transfer it to Gasol Jr.

Gasol Jr. held the ball and observed it and sent the ball back to Lin Rui.

The Cavaliers' defense is very tight and does not allow the Knicks players to pass the opportunity.

The defender in front of Lin Rui is Mo Williams.

Lin Rui did not ask for a pick-and-roll, but signaled his teammates to pull the space open.

Facing Mo Williams, Lin Rui held the ball and continued to test.

Mo Williams was as close to Lin Rui as possible and did not give Lin Rui a chance to do so.

Lin Rui's height is a nightmare for the small point guard. Whenever he has the chance, Lin Rui will pull it straight away.

"Bang!"

Lin Rui's offensive method is still very simple. He just uses his body to give Mo William a confrontation and continues to take action with a three-pointer with a horizontal step!!

Lin Rui showed the stability of attack after the confrontation!

The basketball draws a gorgeous arc!

"Swish!"

6 to 0.

Zhang Weiping shouted: "Lin Rui's consecutive three-pointers helped the Knicks take the lead. The Cavaliers' single defense of Lin Rui has occurred. They cannot defend Lin Rui with just one person."

Xu Jicheng said: "The Cavaliers have no choice to defend Lin Rui like this. The Cavaliers need to freeze Lin Rui's pass."

On the field, the Cavaliers' offense comes again.

After James organized the pass, he decided to attack by himself.

Big Z brought up the cover, and James rushed in with the help of the cover.

This time James pushed Gasol Jr. and forced a layup.

This ball was very difficult.

6 to 2.

James now wants the Tunisia inside line to be much harder than last season.

The cheers at the Quick Loan Center aren't very loud, they can see the troubles facing the Cavaliers.

Knicks' offense.

Lin Rui continued to organize the conduction ball.

The Knicks are trying to run the tactics out.

After a series of transmissions, Lin Rui launched an attack.

Randolph and Gasol Jr. brought it up at the same time.

Lin Rui kept circles around the two of them. Randolph and Gasol Jr. had solid covers, and Big Z and Wallace were obviously clumsy.

Lin Rui was hiking around in the crowd, and Randolph helped Lin Rui get stuck in the defender.

Lin Rui found an opportunity and quickly pulled up one step outside the three-point line on the right.

Continue to push and shoot with three points!

The basketball is spinning and fast!

"Swish!"

The three-pointer just hits!!

9 to 2.

Three-point three-point combo!!!

Lin Rui showed a hot touch on the outside today.

This is a state he naturally said.

"Lin Rui's three-pointer is too domineering. The Cavaliers know that he wants to shoot three-pointers, but they just can't defend themselves!"

"Yes, when Randolph and Gasol were raised at the same time, the Cavaliers knew that Lin Rui was looking for an opportunity on the outside."

"Randolf and Gasol Jr.'s cover is very clever and blocks Lin Rui's space."

Barkley and Smith were both discussing Lin Rui's attack.

Lin Rui's three-pointer looks a bit outrageous.