A different point guard road

Chapter 564 Against the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs!

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At the post-match press conference.

The reporter interviewed James and asked him how Lin Rui played tonight?

James said: "Like the previous game, he still played very well, and he still has the dominance throughout the game."

The reporter asked: "Does you guys swept by them in the regular season mean you will be defeated by them in the playoffs?"

James said: "I don't think so. We've been improving. The difference between us and them is not as big as that in the beginning."

The reporter asked: "Can you tell us where Lin Rui is the most terrifying place?"

James said: "Almighty, you never know what he will do next. When you think he will attack, he will make an unexpected pass. When you think he will pass the ball, he will make a tough personal attack. We are always guessing how he will attack. Then, he also gave the opponents a lot of confidence on the court. All of them know how to play, how to play around Lin, and on the defensive end, everyone works so hard."

James himself didn't know why he was so relied on Lin Rui.

It seems that Lin Rui has completely conquered him.

Wade also said: "He is the player I have ever come into contact with with the most powerful personal abilities. Sorry, I'm not disrespectful to others, but that's the truth."

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The interview with the Knicks.

The reporter asked Lin Rui how he felt to defeat the Heat.

Lin Rui said: "They are making progress every time they show up with us. This progress is incredible. Of course, beating such a team is also a sense of accomplishment."

The reporter asked: "Some people call you and LeBron the two best players in the league. What do you think?"

Lin Rui said: "There is only one best player."

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Now Lin Rui's words of any arrogant words will not be considered excessive self-confidence, and many fans even like to listen to Lin Rui's words.

After the game against the Heat, the Knicks continued their regular season journey.

In the following regular games, the Knicks also won more than they lost.

April 13.

After the Knicks defeated the Bulls 122-102 at home, they ended the season with their record of 69 wins and 13 losses.

The Knicks lost 13 games this season, a few more games than last season.

But not many people think they are weaker than the previous season because they have really had too many games for players to take off due to injuries this season.

Even in this situation, the Knicks still showed an unstoppable posture.

The Knicks averaged 122 points per game this season, and then lost only 105 points. They were the first in the offensive efficiency league and the third in the defensive efficiency league. They also ranked first in the league in 100 rounds. This is also the largest net win since modern technical statistics.

Almost everyone except Lin Rui was injured this season.

Fortunately, Lin Rui's persistence has maintained the league's first win rate since the beginning of the season.

Lin Rui has delivered terrible statistics this season, averaging 45 points, 15 assists, 12 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Lin Rui also won almost the best player of the month in the Eastern Conference.

It can be said that the bonus of personal data and team record also allowed Lin Rui to lock in the regular season MVP award.

It’s no secret that three consecutive mvp is no longer a secret.

Of course, the Knicks' league first is also inseparable from the sacrifice of veterans and the growth of rookies.

Yao Yao also gave up the starting position in the final of the regular season, allowing Gasol Jr. to partner with Randolph for a long time.

Randolph has lost 8 minutes of playing time this season, resulting in a 5-point average and a 3-point rebound average.

But this also made Curry even more powerful.

Except when he is injured, Curry is healthy and he is the Knicks' second offensive point.

Curry averaged 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists per game. In the last six games of the regular season, he scored 30 in three games, and even scored 40 in the final game.

Curry's three-point shooting percentage is as high as 44% and his two-point shooting percentage is as high as 47%. He is the favorite player to improve the fastest.

As Curry grows, he is also considered to be the top pick-and-roll offensive player in the league. Curry averages 1.1 points per game with the help of pick-and-roll offense, and holding a three-pointer is his absolute killer move.

Even if he plays with Lin Rui, he cannot be ignored in many cases.

Injuries are the main problem for the Knicks this season.

But as long as the Knicks lineup is complete, they are invincible battleships!

In addition to Lin Rui, Tucker has the highest attendance rate in the Knicks. Tucker has average athletic ability, but he has played in 78 games and performed diligently. Then Tony Allen and Danny Green did not miss many games, and most of them were mainly rest.

Of course, the Knicks have other surprises.

Marc Gasol.

Marc Gasol is considered by the outside world as the top center in the league, especially his ability to assist and frame protection in the interior, which almost every little man has a headache.

After a long regular season, the Knicks completely resumed their lineup and played in the playoffs at the end of the season.

Among the predictions of media and fans such as espn, abc, and other media, the Knicks are the final champion team.

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In a season summary program.

Espn McBrien commented on Lin Rui, the core of the Knicks: "Lin Rui is the best leader. He plays very selflessly. He has helped the team a lot. For a while, the Knicks have almost relied on him alone. Everyone is full of praise for Lin Rui, and he deserves such praise. He always appears at the most critical moment."

Stephen Cole said: "Yes, in addition to his personal performance, he also helped his teammates grow. Stephen Curry, Danny Green, Hassan Whiteside, and the Knicks do not have rookies who have lost water. Their young people are always eye-catching, which is also related to Lin Rui's own influence."

Mike Blin smiled and said: "Almost every head coach of an NBA team wants to have a player like Lin Rui, so that they can be very relaxed..."

Espn put Lin Rui's position very high, but the fans did not think it was inconsistent.

Lin Rui averaged triple-double per game for four consecutive seasons, and currently has a triple-double per game in his career!

Such boasting seems not enough to describe Lin Rui's greatness.

Lin Rui looks like Chamberlain in ancient times, and can break a record with just one game.

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After the final league game on April 14.

The rankings of the east and west are also out.

The top eight in the east: Knicks, Bulls, Heat, Celtics, Magic, Eagles, 76ers, Pacers.

Top eight in the West: Spurs, Lakers, Mavericks, Thunder, Nuggets, Trail Blazers, Hornets, Grizzlies.

According to the playoff rules, the Knicks will play against the Pacers in the first round.

"Looking forward, the playoffs are finally here."

"The Knicks are so overbearing."

"Haha, will the Knicks come to sweep the championship again?"

"The Knicks haven't lost in the playoffs for a long time."

"Lin Rui's MVP is simply not too stable."

"Lin Rui has too many data and honors, and no one has achieved these achievements when he was so young."

"The Pacers are no match for the Knicks at all."

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Fans spoke freely in the forecast list one season against each other.

Although most media and fans believe that the Pacers will not win the series, for them, winning a Knicks is the success of the season.

But no one on the Knicks was careless.

Everyone attaches great importance to the first round of the game.

The Pacers have powerful players such as Granger, Hibert, Collison, Dunleavy, etc. These players also ensure that the Pacers have a certain combat effectiveness.

The Knicks once lost a regular season game to the Pacers.

This loss also made the Knicks coaching staff constantly prepare.

After the regular season, everyone just took a day off and then went into preparation.

D'Antoni stressed: "Forget the first place in the regular season, everything will start from scratch!"

Lin Rui also said: "Everyone starts tonight and is prohibited from going to nightclubs until they win the championship!"

Lin Rui's words were very straightforward. He issued an ban on everyone. This was not his duty, but he could say such things.

The Knicks players have really had too many contacts with nightclubs. During the regular season, people will go to nightclubs to slept after the game.

Lin Rui knew, but he didn't care.

But now it's the playoffs, and Lin Rui will not indulge these things to appear in the team.

In the playoffs, everything that affects the team is not allowed to happen.

Lin Rui's power did not cause much controversy. Almost all the core players of the Knicks were surrounded by Lin Rui. They all knew what they had to pay to win three consecutive championships.

As the league number one, the Knicks have too many eyes staring at them.

The opponent will use all means to deal with them.

During the playoffs preparations.

The Knicks' training hall was also full of insults.

D'Antoni and Lin Rui have strengthened their supervision and training for the team.

Lin Rui sets an example. He always comes to the training hall first and then leaves the latest.

The playoffs soon kicked off.

April 16, 4 pm.

The Knicks faced the Indiana Pacers at home at Madison Arena.

The opening game of the playoffs was scheduled in the afternoon, which was also a special arrangement by the league. They will broadcast the whole country one after another.

The commentators of tnt TV station are also ready.

After the crazy appearance ceremony, the Knicks fans were shouting about the championship!

Knicks fans are ready to start the playoffs.

Barkley said: "The Knicks once again entered the playoffs with the record of the league first. I think everyone's questions now should be the same as us. Will they still create an unbeaten golden body and win the championship."

"It should be more difficult, other teams know better about the Knicks, they also study more about the Knicks, and it will be more difficult for the Knicks to win than last year," Smith said.

Barkley said: "Kenny, do you think the game tonight will be one-sided?"

"It shouldn't be that the Pacers' defense is also good, and their inside Roy Hibert nicknamed Black Yao Ming, this guy may cause some trouble in the Knicks' inside."

On the court.

The camera kept aiming at Lin Rui and Danny Granger.

The data of two core players are also listed next to the screen.

After comparing the data, Pacers fans couldn't see it. Lin Rui's data was almost twice as much as Granger.

As the camera pulls in and out.

The competition began soon.

Pacers starters: Collison, Paul George, Granger, Hansbrew, Hibert.

Judging from the strength of the starting lineup, Lin Rui couldn't say underestimating them. Their instant combat power is still good.

After entering the playoffs, there are almost no absolute weak teams.

Knicks starter: Lin Rui, Curry, Tucker, Randolph, Gasol Jr.

The referee threw the ball high.

Hibert and Gasol Jr. jumped up.

Hibert transferred the ball to Collison.

Collison dribbles forward, Lin Rui quickly pressed forward to defend

Lin Rui's defensive pressure was too great, and Collison took the ball before halftime.

Collison gave the ball to Paul George.

Paul George vs. Curry.

The Pacers' players were all pulled apart.

It is obvious that the Pacers are going to let George fight Curry.

Paul George has only started 19 games this season, scoring 7.8 points and 3.7 rebounds in a fairly good manner, entering the second team of the All-Rookie Rookie.

NBA played 23 minutes in the first game, only 1 of 5 shots and scored 4 points, but in his rookie season, he was the highest number of steals per minute in the team.

Being appointed as the starter in the playoffs is enough to show his excellence.

George's ball-handling skills are not changeable. After all, his center of gravity is too high, but his athleticism is great. Sometimes he can kill at the basket without covering.

His offense is also very comprehensive.

After his teammates opened up the space, Paul George changed direction and carried Curry to the inside to kill.

Curry didn't lose his defensive position, but Paul George was stronger than him, and Curry was a little out of balance.

Paul George rode his horse and shot archery three steps slowly, and Curry took action.

"Bang!"

"Beebee!"

"Swish!"

Paul George scored the goal after being fouled.

This is a two plus one!!!

The momentum at the scene was slightly suppressed.

The Pacers' tactics work at the beginning.

Coach Vogel also applauded excitedly on the sidelines.

Curry signaled to his teammate that he was responsible for the ball.

Curry tried hard to change his defensive flaws, but the effect was average.

Paul George's style of playing is very simple, but he can't defend himself.

"Swish!"

Standing on the free throw line, Paul George made a steadily shot.

3 to 0.

Paul George looked at Lin Rui after scoring the free throw.

Paul George is still very arrogant and wants to work hard to defeat Lin Rui.

"Don't be discouraged, continue to defend like this, pay attention to making up for defense in the inside line." Lin Rui and his teammates emphasized.

The Knicks players did not complain to each other.

Barkley said: "The Knicks only have a little bit of defense at No. 2, and the defense in other positions is very strong. It is obvious that the Pacers are ready."

"To win the Knicks, they need to do every detail," Smith said.

On the field.

Knicks' offense.

Lin Rui dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

Lin Rui faced Collison's continuous dribbling.

"Bang!"

After three changes of direction dribbling, Lin Rui retreated horizontally and closed the ball.

He did not shoot the ball, but made a decisive three-pointer.

Collison is too short for Lin Rui.

He has no way to interfere.

Lin Rui's three points drew a rainbow.

"Swish!"