A different point guard road

"Win!!"

“No surprise.”

"The beginning is a bit suspense, and Lin Rui will dominate the game later."

"Lin Rui was almost injured."

"Hey, Lin Rui is an Iron Man, he basically didn't miss any competition."

"I was really worried when I saw Lin Rui fall to the ground."

"Lin Rui needs a while to rest."

"The Knicks need a backup point guard."

"Will the Knicks reintroduce a backup guard?"

"There are many veterans who are willing to join the Knicks and join forces with Lin Rui."

"The Knicks usually have to train their own rookies, it depends on how they make their own choice."

"It's time for Isaiah Thomas to advance the deal. Don't wait until Lin Rui is injured and regrets it."

Fans were still discussing Lin Rui's injury after the game.

In both data, Lin Rui scored the highest score of the season, with 70 points, 12 assists, 8 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 blocks and 4 turnovers.

Lin Rui's two-point shooting percentage in this game was as high as 66%, his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 75%, and his free throw shooting percentage was 100%.

This is a hit rate that will hit the Bulls to a psychological collapse.

In addition to Lin Rui, the Knicks' best player is Gasol Jr. Gasol Jr. scored 12 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks. He gave the Bulls a lot of trouble in the inside.

After polishing the championship journey, Gasol Jr.'s strength has become stronger and stronger.

Many media have already named him one of the best big men in the league.

On the Bulls, Ross scored 32 points, 11 assists and 6 rebounds, Noah scored 12 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks, and Rollden scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Ross performed the best. Although his overall shooting rate is not high, he has a very high number of times on the free throw line. As long as he does not face Lin Rui, he has many ways to score.

Of course, sometimes when you meet Lin Rui, you also have the opportunity to use speed to pass Lin Rui.

Defence is still too passive compared to offense.

There is no super giant that NBA can absolutely defend against, and can only impose certain restrictions to minimize their influence.

At the post-match press conference.

Lin Rui and D'Anthony came out for an interview.

The reporter asked: "Lin, how do you feel about your injury?"

Lin Rui said: "I'm fine, there's no problem."

The reporter asked: "You got 70 points, which is the highest score of the season. Will your next goal be towards 100 points?"

Lin Rui smiled and said, "I have the ability to do anything, it depends on whether the team needs me to do that."

The reporter asked: "What do you think is the biggest factor in winning tonight?"

Lin Rui said: "They can't defend us. We have been putting them in great pressure on the offensive end. This pressure is passed on to them, making them very uncomfortable to play."

The reporter then asked D'Antoni: "Coach, is your current lineup reasonable? Do you need a second offensive starting point?"

"Our players are great and the roster is reasonable. We don't need to change too much, we just need to be ourselves."

The reporter asked: "It is said that Chris Paul wants to come to New York, what do you think?"

"This is the job of the general manager, and of course, Chris Paul is a very good player."

There are rumors that Paul has come to New York not once or twice, but many times.

Paul had long been interested in leaving New Orleans, and his contract was about to expire. The mediocrity of the New Orleans Hornets management made Paul lose patience.

However, Paul's position overlaps with Lin Rui. At first, most people thought this configuration was unreasonable.

But Paul hinted that the media was not impossible for him to play as a substitute, and most of the Knicks could also play as a double-control lineup.

Mainstream media such as espn and tnt also said that if Paul comes to the Knicks, then the Knicks' lineup can have top point guards in 48 hours, which will definitely further improve the Knicks' strength.

They also believe that players like Lin Rui and Paul, who are like high-ball players, will definitely not be able to integrate into the field due to position conflicts.

Lin Rui is a player who takes the lead in the first and second positions. If Paul comes, most New York media think that Lin Rui will perform better in the scoring position. Lin Rui may focus on scoring, and then there will be more crazy scoring miracles.

After this game, the sound became louder.

Even New York fans are making such a call, asking Isaiah Thomas to bring Paul over and form a two-big lineup.

After the game, the sound even started to rise again.

Isaiah Thomas was indeed moved, so he called Lin Rui.

Lin Rui just said one word: "no!"

Isaiah Thomas understood, he knew that there was no place for Paul in New York.

Lin Rui has the final say in everything here.

Lin Rui and Paul are not in the way. Although Paul says anything is fine now, if the Knicks really come, they will inevitably compete with Lin Rui for various voices.

In his previous life, he went to the Clippers, Rockets, and Suns with similar personalities, trying to build an influence dominated by him.

Lin Rui was not worried about Paul's threat, but now the Knicks locker room is very harmonious. Lin Rui did not want a second voice to appear, and he didn't want to worry about that.

Besides, is Curry not as fragrant as Paul?

Curry has a good temper and can play without the ball. As long as he is healthy, can he find a point guard in the league who is more suitable for him to partner with him?

So Lin Rui refused without thinking about it.

.............

After defeating the Bulls, the Knicks returned to home to face the 76ers.

The core main players of the 76ers are Juholodi, Evan Turner, Brand, Lu Wei and other players.

They lack superstars and their strength is also medium.

Their efficiency was average at home in the Knicks, and the Knicks scored the game in three quarters.

The score is frozen at 99 to 119.

After defeating the 76ers, the Knicks rushed to challenge the Bucks away.

The Bucks were so motivated at home, and Lin Rui was troubled by fouls and sat off the court early.

Jennings and Reed stood on the court with the intention of defeating the Knicks, and they used their bodies to hit the basket again and again.

Then the two of them made accurate shots from the outside.

Lin Rui carried 5 fouls on his back and took the score away in the last two minutes of the game!!!

The Knicks successfully won a 7-game winning streak.

After this game, news about the deal getting Paul was once again hyped up.

When Lin Rui is not on the court, it is easy for the Knicks' offense to have problems.

After the day before the game against the New Orleans Hornets.

Lin Rui responded directly to the reporter's question about whether to welcome Paul to the Knicks: "I think Stephen Curry is more suitable for us. We don't need to strengthen now. We are the team that has won two consecutive championships. You should consider them, not us."

Lin Rui's words are very rude, but he just doesn't welcome Paul.

Afterwards, Lin Rui also proudly said that the Knicks are not trying to strengthen the lineup now, but to maintain the stability of the lineup, which is enough to complete the three consecutive championships.

Lin Rui's words still caused great controversy on the Internet.

"Damn, Lin Rui is so awesome. He just said that he could win the championship without strengthening."

"Lin Rui means Curry is stronger than Paul."

"Is Lin Rui too proud?"

"The Knicks still have opponents this year, and the Mavericks and the Thunder both played well."

"Lin Rui is qualified to say such things. His first two champions are his confidence."

"If you don't go to the Knicks, you won't go. You'll be a younger brother in the past."

"Lin Rui doesn't look down on Paul at all."

.....

Lin Rui's words aroused the dissatisfaction of some Paul fans, who believed that Paul did not receive the respect he deserved.

Lin Rui's fans immediately launched a counterattack, asking them to be younger brothers, so why should they respect them? It's not Lin Rui's intention to come over, but you want to come on your own.

.....

New York, home.

Lin Rui received a call from Paul while watching TV.

Paul is an important role in the Players' Union. He had talked to Lin Rui about the labor-management agreement before, and the two kept their contact information.

Lin Rui has a great influence now, and he can influence many specific contents of the customization of labor-management agreements.

However, Paul did not come for the labor-management agreement.

Paul: "Brother, I want to go to the Knicks, can you make the progress of this?"

Paul is a very direct player, and he doesn't care much about the news reports from outside. He chooses to communicate directly with Lin Rui.

Paul also knew very well that the key point of this matter was Lin Rui. As long as Lin Rui spoke, the Knicks' management would directly promote the transaction.

Lin Rui said: "Chris, we were the champion before you came. If you come here, there will be no challenge for you and me. I don't recommend you come here."

Lin Rui used Green's classic quotes.

What Lin Rui wanted to express to Paul is that you and me are super stars, and it will not be beneficial to other teams in this way.

Lin Rui continued: "Besides, now is an important period of labor-management negotiations, and you and I need to maintain your external image."

....

Paul chatted with Lin Rui on the phone for more than half an hour, but in the end, Paul still failed to convince Lin Rui.

Lin Rui could feel that Paul was unwilling to give up!

But Lin Rui was in the Knicks, so he couldn't go to New York.

No matter how much the Knicks management wants to promote the transaction, Lin Rui said no, that is not possible.

.............

The Knicks, who have won 7 consecutive games in a row, undoubtedly became the top team on the latest team strength rankings.

The Miami Heat did not make as rapid progress as the outside world expected. On the contrary, they struggled, their winning rate was around 50%, and then they lost to the weak team.

The morale of other teams playing against the Heat Big Three is similar to that of the Knicks, and they also want to push this giant team to the friction.

I can't beat the Knicks, but I often have unexpected surprises when I hit them.

In the West, the Thunder became a big dark horse. After they entered the playoffs last season, they looked even stronger this season. They lost one of the first six games, and like the Knicks, the teams they won were basically strong teams, with very high gold content.

In the first week of November, Lin Rui also successfully won the Eastern Conference Player of the Month. Lin Rui averaged 55 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds per game this week, and it is undisputed in terms of personal performance and team performance.

The player of the month in the West is Durant, who averaged 37 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game.

Durant began to become unsolvable, and his ability to stand up and play singles was improved by another level compared to last season.

November 9th.

Pre-match news interview hall.

The Hornets visited New York for the only time this season.

Lin Rui and Paul are about to face each other again.

Both are hailed as the league's top point guards, plus recent online transaction rumors.

There have been many rumors on the Internet these days. There are news that Paul calls Lin Rui but is still rejected, and news that Paul calls Lin Rui but Lin Rui directly suppresses...

The outside world basically doesn't know whether this matter is true or not, and whether Paul and Lin Rui had any conversations.

In this game, the Knicks also ushered in Curry's comeback, which also increased the attention of this game.

The Hornets' players slowly came in.

Paul's expression was very serious.

The media moved.

"Chris, did you call Lin?"

"What do you think of the recent trading rumors?"

"What do you think of the Knicks now?"

"If you join forces with Lin Rui, will you rule the alliance?"

"Will it be suspended this year? How is the progress of the labor-management agreement?"

....

....

The media kept asking Paul questions.

Paul also had great experience in sending reporters various questions.

Paul said of the rumors about joining the Knicks: "I won't pay attention to these things now, I will focus on this season."

Paul was dissatisfied with Lin Rui's refusal, so he gave up his plan to continue to promote joining the Knicks.

This refusal also made Paul feel that he was not respected, and he wanted to defeat the Knicks on the court.

Paul knew very well that it might be difficult to defeat Lin Rui, but he felt that there should be no big problem for him to handle Curry.

Although Paul was experienced in the face of the media, he still allowed reporters to capture the details.

The reporters also confirmed that Paul had communicated with Lin Rui, but the communication was ultimately fruitless.

The reporters used their brains to create their various speculations about this matter...

After the Hornets entered the locker room, the Knicks' players also came in from the other side.

The reporter stopped Lin Rui and continued to ask questions about his views on Paul's transaction.

Lin Rui emphasized again: "We are the championship team. We don't need to make any changes. We only need all members' health. Then they should be the ones that should be troubled."

Lin Rui sometimes feels very annoyed. These media will not listen to what you say seriously. They just want to listen to what they want to say.

But they want to listen, but they can't talk nonsense.

.....

TNT commentary station before the game.

Barkley said: "Stephen Curry will make a comeback tonight, and his comeback is good news for the Knicks, and they won't be that hard."

"It seems like the Knicks' game is quite difficult, but the end result is they win, so they can't be ignored," Smith said.

Barkley said: "I look forward to what kind of performance Stephen Curry will play against Chris Paul tonight."

"The Hornets have a good record, they're enough to cause trouble for the Knicks," Smith said.

In the Knicks locker room.

Curry, Tucker, Danny Green, Stephenson and others surrounded Lin Rui's wardrobe.

"Stephen, we support you, you're going to beat Chris," Tucker said.

"Just shoot three points on his head, just like the boss." Stephenson shouted.

"I'll do my best." Curry smiled shyly.

"How is the injury recovering?" Lin Rui asked.

"The impact is not big at the moment." Curry replied.

Curry's injuries are old injuries and always likes to sprain repeatedly.

"Have you made progress in exerting your hips when you practice?" Lin Rui said.

Lin Rui also gave himself advice based on Curry's injuries in his previous life.

One reason for Curry's injury is his own body, and the other is the problem of exerting force.

Now you need to see if this will happen after changing the force, otherwise you will have surgery next time you are injured...

"Well, it's basically consistent." Curry nodded.

"Stephen, every time you make a three-pointer, I will do this celebration." Stephenson said, walking to the top of the locker room with three spans!

"Hahaha!"

"You rookie, I like your move. If you are called a technical foul, I will give you money."

"Lin Jin, you can take a look at it."

"That won't work, I'm afraid I'll get rid of it."

"If it's abolished, it's useless anyway, hahaha."

“Management is useful!!”

Stephenson was the pistachio in the locker room, and everyone was teasing him.

Lin Rui smiled, he did not participate in these jokes.

As the boss, you still have to be a little bit stylish.

Lin Rui was watching videos of the Hornets game, which was a habit that Lin Rui developed.

The Hornets' style of playing revolves around Paul and West, and are accompanied by powerful role players such as Ariza and Landry.

Judging from the previous few games, their results were pretty good.

Cooperate with tacit understanding and the lineup is stable.

There is no problem with the Hornets' strength to enter the playoffs, and they are also very competitive in the West.

But they are just in the playoffs, and it is still very difficult for them to win the championship.

This is also the reason why Paul wants to come to the Knicks, he needs to make a breakthrough!

If you stay in the Hornets, you won't be able to touch the Western Finals.

.....

Appearance ceremony.

When the Hornets players appeared, there were boos everywhere!

At the Knicks' home game, this place is destined to be against them.

Of course, there are also some Paul fans holding signs that welcome Paul.

After the pre-match ceremony, the game started.

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

Curry has just returned and is mainly a substitute.

Here at the Hornets: Paul, Thorton, Ariza, David West, Okafor.

The Hornets' starting lineup has not been much adjusted!

The camera is aimed at Lin Rui and Paul, and the game is about to break out!