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Chapter 76 The beating was too brutal.

Jeremy Lin clenched his fists, lamenting his bad luck.

Before he could even find his rhythm at the start, Lin Bei seized an opening and delivered a solid block.

Lin Bei's aggressive attitude left him speechless, and he was powerless to refute it.

Because Lin Bei's block was truly amazing, a huge block from the front while jumping from the spot, it was an absolutely inhuman performance.

The gasps that followed at Madison Square Garden meant that the New York fans almost switched sides at the start of the game.

Jeremy Lin, his face grim, realized that the home crowd's reaction made him realize he had to give the toughest response.

However, with only 8 seconds left on the offensive possession, Jeremy Lin didn't have enough time to respond directly after the inbounds throw.

After he finally received the ball on the sideline, he lost the screen set by Tyson.

In such a rushed situation, the Knicks will most likely have no choice but to force a shot against the defense, and Tyson Chandler has already scrambled under the basket to grab the rebound.

Without screens and picks, Jeremy Lin seemed somewhat powerless.

Let alone Klay's defense, even if Curry went up to defend him, he couldn't get past him.

With the 8-second countdown ticking away, Jeremy Lin lunged forward, only to be tightly marked by Clay, who didn't even have a chance to get a shot off.

With only 2 seconds left, he had no choice but to jump and shoot despite Klay's defense.

On one side of the basket, Lin Bei had already firmly planted his feet and used his butt to block Qian Taisen behind him.

Since unlocking the [Talent: Wall], he has rarely tried to grab rebounds.

In this defensive rebound, his positioning was already closer to the basket, so with that advantage, there was no need for him to rush for the rebound.

Clang!

The inevitable clang of a missed shot rang out, and Lin Bei lightly leaped, easily pocketing the rebound.

Without any cushioning upon landing, he flicked his wrist and delivered a precise long pass straight to the frontcourt, aimed directly at Curry.

The moment the hammer struck, Curry had already turned and sprinted at full speed, which fully demonstrates Curry's trust in Lin Bei.

As he crossed the center line, the basketball landed perfectly in his hands.

After receiving the ball, Curry took two big steps, skillfully dribbling past Henry Walker who was blocking his way, and drove all the way to the basket. With an easy layup, the basketball went steadily into the net.

The Warriors extended their lead to 5-0.

Lin Bei deserves the most credit for this Warriors' counterattack; his long pass directly initiated the counterattack.

In Miami, LeBron James is also watching this game.

The main reason is that in the Knicks' previous game, Jeremy Lin had just defeated Kobe.

Before the match, Lin Bei directly denied the "Lin Crazy" phenomenon, which caused a huge uproar.

James, with a "let's watch the show" mentality, secretly hoped that Jeremy Lin would make another move and teach Lin Bei, whom he didn't like a lesson.

But at the start of the game, Lin Bei's big block immediately put James on guard.

When he faces the Warriors again next time, he'd better watch out for Lin Bei's block.

The subsequent counterattack orchestrated by Lin Bei made James slap his thigh in frustration.

"This guy is really talented..."

Watching that precise and decisive long pass, James was really envious.

But I wouldn't say I regret it. The Heat are on fire this season, and even without Lin Bei, they are confident they can win the championship this season.

After the Warriors went up 5-0, it was the Knicks' turn to attack.

Jeremy Lin brought the ball up the court from the backcourt and called for Tyson Chan to set a screen.

During Linsanity, Jeremy Lin didn't need Tyson Chan to set screens for him on every play, but today's game was different.

With eight seconds left in the previous offensive possession, Jeremy Lin realized that Klay's defense was very strong.

He has a clear understanding of himself and knows very well that it would be very difficult for him to break through Klay's defense one-on-one.

For Tyson, pick-and-roll screens are now a necessity.

After a high-quality screen, Jeremy Lin faced off against Lin Bei, who had switched onto the defense – exactly the matchup he wanted.

He suddenly exerted his strength and broke straight to the right.

Lin Bei still didn't shut down Jeremy Lin's right flank. He wanted to block the shot. If he shut down the right flank, Jeremy Lin would hesitate to shoot, thus losing the opportunity to block the shot.

Jeremy Lin didn't think much of it, assuming that Lin Bei's opening block was just a stroke of luck and that Lin Bei would never be able to replicate it.

He gritted his teeth and pushed forward with all his might, but under Lin Bei's tight entanglement, his pace gradually slowed down, and he gradually lost his strength.

Reaching the mid-range, he suddenly stopped, jumped, and prepared to shoot.

Lin Bei took another step inside, leaped into the air, and aimed for a block.

This time, however, he stepped in a little too early, and the cramped space caused Jeremy Lin to instinctively lean back, barely avoiding the block.

With a loud crash!

The sound of a shot hitting the rim rang out. Even though he dodged the block, the hastily adjusted shot in mid-air ultimately missed. The basketball slammed heavily against the rim and bounced out.

With Lin Bei out of the paint and Qian Taisen also out of the game, David Lee easily beat Jared Jeffries to grab the rebound.

To be honest, the Knicks have had a really tough season. Starting point guard Raymond Felton, shooting guard JR Smith, small forward Carmelo Anthony, power forward Amar'e Stoudemire... their core lineup is down to just Tyson Chandler due to injuries.

Jeffries is only at the level of a substitute, so he naturally can't compete with David Lee for rebounds.

Curry immediately turned and sprinted, but David Lee is not Lin Bei. He can pass the ball in short to medium distances, but he has a hard time controlling it if it's a little longer.

Curry rushed out two steps but didn't get the pass, and then realized that it wasn't Lin Bei who grabbed the rebound.

At this moment, Lin Bei was somewhat annoyed.

"Didn't get a hat? What a pity."

He glanced at Jeremy Lin, who was quickly retreating on defense, unaware that he had just narrowly escaped being blocked again.

Jeremy Lin was also frustrated, frustrated that he missed the shot, which was his specialty: a right-side drive and pull-up jumper.

"Not in form? That doesn't make sense either, I made two three-pointers before the game."

Jeremy Lin's three-point shooting was actually terrible; even during "Linsanity," his three-point percentage was only slightly over 30%.

He's capable of shooting, but his consistency is extremely poor, and his performance depends entirely on his form. Therefore, Jeremy Lin would consider his three-point shooting as a barometer of his form.

Unbeknownst to him, Lin Bei was already plotting in his mind how to get a block from him more easily.

During the Warriors' possession, Lin Bei set another screen for Curry at the top of the arc.

Thanks to that opening three-pointer, Qian Taisen dared not let Lin Bei go to delay Curry anymore, and could only keep a close eye on Lin Bei.

Curry seized the opportunity and drove straight to the three-point line.

Jeremy Lin managed to get around the cover, but could only follow behind Curry, unable to even touch the hem of his clothes.

Ultimately, Curry drove all the way to the basket and scored another layup, bringing the score to 7-0, with the Warriors continuing to extend their lead.

However, some fans on the sidelines were already dissatisfied.

Spike Lee was a prime example. He stood up, hands outstretched, and demanded, "What the hell are you guys playing? Scoring? Defense?"

This start was indeed a cold shower for New York fans who were full of expectations, and it was hard to accept.

Jeremy Lin realized that his chances were running out.

In the next round, he continued to call for Tyson's screen.

Using the same screen-and-break technique, Lin Bei still left Jeremy Lin on the right wing. This time, he didn't even put much pressure on Jeremy Lin.

Because he discovered that Jeremy Lin was very weak, and with his current defensive level, he could easily dominate Jeremy Lin in his "Linsanity" state.

After the cover was cleared, Jeremy Lin burst forward, instantly creating a half-step distance between himself and Lin Bei. He immediately saw the possibility of completely getting past Lin Bei.

A flicker of excitement crossed Jeremy Lin's eyes, as if he saw a glimmer of hope in breaking through Lin Bei's defense.

He quickened his pace, charged towards the basket, and raised his hand to make a layup.

Even though he was half a step behind, Lin Bei still followed closely. When Jeremy Lin rushed to the basket, Lin Bei was still only half a step behind and had not lost his defensive position.

Jeremy Lin's layup was standard, without any variation or detail.

Lin Bei, who was right behind him, took a step forward and leaped up. In mid-air, he slammed the basketball into the backboard with a powerful slap!

"boom!"

Madison Square Garden erupted in another wave of gasps of amazement. This block was even more spectacular than the last one, a perfect display of Lin Bei's explosive power and jumping ability.

In the commentary booth, both Mav Albert and A. Smith gaped, their faces filled with disbelief.

Only Mike Brin remained steadfast in his post, diligently announcing: "A block! Best Lin has once again rejected Jeremy Lin's offer..."

After a moment of shock, Maverick Albert couldn't help but exclaim, "Those two blocks were incredible, both going straight up and down. Best Lin's athleticism is just too explosive. I really don't understand why the Heat would cut such a monster..."

In Miami, James frowned.

But then, Mav Albert changed the subject: "Jeremy doesn't have that kind of physique, so when it comes to inspirational role models, who else is there besides Jeremy?"

Following this topic, he concluded: "'Linsanity' is definitely not a fabricated myth. It's a miracle that a player from the bottom, like Jeremy, could have consecutive breakout performances!"

Mike Brin narrowed his eyes and retorted bluntly, "But he got slapped twice by Best Lin. 'Lin Madness'? What's so crazy about that?"

Where is Lin's madness?

On the court, Lin was blocked again by Lin Bei, making him completely lose his mind.

On the court, Lin Bei had no time to celebrate.

Because his block was a spiked block; after he slammed the basketball onto the backboard, he was still rising into the air.

He then used his decent hang time to easily snatch the basketball.

Upon landing, they immediately launched another counterattack by the Warriors.

It was Curry again, but this time his reaction was a beat slower, mainly because Lin Bei's block was a bit too sudden.

"When did this guy become so good at wearing hats?"

Since acquiring the [Talent: Defensive Awareness], Lin Bei has consistently recorded blocks, but only a little over one per game. His highest single-game block count was only five, achieved against the Kings by Cousins ​​and Isaiah Thomas and Tyreke Evans, who were blindly driving to the basket.

In this game, Lin Bei's two blocks demonstrated his solid blocking ability.

Especially this second block, which was a huge block, nailing the basketball to the backboard and then taking it away.

Curry then realized that another counterattack was possible.

By the time he turned and rushed out, Tyson was already retreating on defense.

Fortunately, Jeremy Lin lost his composure and didn't retreat on defense. Klay Thompson, who was sprinting on the other side, was unguarded and received a pass from Curry, hitting an uncontested mid-range jumper.

With a 9-0 lead, the Warriors started the game on a mini-run, overwhelming the Knicks.

Another block, and Lin Bei, who was once again initiating a counterattack, ignored Jeremy Lin and instead spread his hands to express his "dissatisfaction" with Curry.

"Fxxk, can't you even try to score a three-pointer? I've given you two fast breaks, and you haven't even gotten a single assist!"

Curry didn't argue, but smiled and apologized, "I'm so sorry, Best, I didn't consider your feelings. I'll definitely make a three-pointer next time..."

The Warriors have a lot of counterattacks like this, but Lin Bei's assists per game have never been high, with his highest single-game assists being only 5.

The reason is that, on the one hand, most of his passes are designed to initiate counter-attacks like the one just mentioned.

Unless Curry hits a three-pointer directly, this kind of counterattack will not be considered an assist by Lin Bei in the end.

On the other hand, although he always stands at the top of the key to set screens for Curry, Mark Jackson is not Steve Kerr, and this Warriors team does not yet have the tactical arrangement of Lin Bei directing traffic from the top of the key.

After returning from this trip, Lin Bei plans to discuss the Warriors' tactics with Mark Jackson.

Of course, his main hope is that the Warriors can further strengthen their defense.

There's no reason why the Warriors' defense couldn't beat the Grizzlies with Russell like him on the court.

As for directing traffic from the top of the arc, that doesn't even need Mark Jackson's involvement.

Lin Bei plans that once he improves Bai Qiao's passing to the second stage, he will discuss with Curry about letting Curry play some off-ball play so that he can make some fancy passes from the top of the key.

Back to the present, Jeremy Lin was completely stunned when Lin blocked his shot again. This was completely different from what he had imagined before the game.

"No, I'm in such good shape..."

Whether Jeremy Lin is in good condition or not is actually not important.

Mave Albert was right when he said that Jeremy Lin's physical attributes were mediocre. A physical monster like Lin Bei, with a talent called "Defensive Awareness," would be more than enough to overwhelm him.

[Andrei Kirilenko's block] was just the icing on the cake; Lin Bei's two blocks gave everyone a visual impact.

Smith looked at Jeremy Lin's entry on the statistics board, a glaring 0-for-4. He usually doesn't argue.

On the court, after a dazed Jeremy Lin made a direct pass from the top of the key, he shook his head: "Best Lin said he would completely expose the essence of 'Linsanity' in this game, and now it seems he has done it."

Lin was 0-for-4 at the start of the game, and on the next offensive possession, he didn't even dare to attack.

Lin Bei suddenly felt bored and began to wonder if he had attacked too hard at the beginning.

"You should have toned it down a bit..."

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