Last season, Boxing Champion became the first player in the history of the Knicks to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year honor. This year, he is still at his peak.
As the second overall pick in 2001, the boxing champion has very outstanding athletic ability among big men. Although his offensive ability is mediocre and his offensive methods are only inside dunks, air cuts and secondary attacks, his fierce defense is his foundation.
After realizing that Wang Zelin was looking at him, Tyson Chandler smiled back, but his smile was a bit ferocious.?
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"Hello, viewers, this is China Sports Channel, and what we are about to bring you is the game between the New York Knicks and the Portland Trail Blazers..."
"Good afternoon, fans, welcome to the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers game broadcast by ESPN..."
This powerful showdown will undoubtedly be broadcast live across the United States.
After the kickoff, the two teams announced their lineup arrangements.
Trail Blazers on the road:
Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldridge, Wang Zelin.
Knicks at home:
Jason Kidd, Rooney Brewer, Carmelo Anthony, Kent Thomas, Tyson Chandler.
This year is the last season of the old monster Kidd's playing career.
It is worth mentioning that less than 10 days after the other party announced his retirement, he reached an agreement with the Nets. The two parties signed a three-year contract, setting a record for the fastest transition from player to head coach in NBA history.
If this record can be broken in the future, it may be possible for Guidance Long.
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At the beginning, Tyson Chandler lost the jump ball to Wang Zelin.
The Knicks set up a three-two zone defense.
Different from the second and third zone defense, the third and second zone defense is generally used to deal with the opponent's outside shots. This defensive tactic can form strong defensive pressure on the top of the arc and the 45-degree three-point angles on both sides.
This kind of defensive tactic requires the inside players to have up to standard defense speed and physical fitness.
Obviously, Knicks coach David Fizdale believes in Tyson Chandler's ability to protect the frame and his speed in defense.
Aldridge and Wang Zelin were positioned in the short corners on both sides, Batum and Matthews were roaming near the 45-degree angle, and the middle was left to Lillard and Jason Kidd on the opposite side.
As a nine-time All-Defensive Team winner, Kidd's defense is unquestionable.
However, Kidd, as a heavy defender, is good at mismatched defense of swingmen. Facing speedy defenders like Lillard, there are not many tricks left.
After all, I am older and cannot keep up with young people.
Therefore, Coach Terry put together this lineup to target Kidd's weakness of slow legs and feet.
The entire Trail Blazers team has good shooting range, but the Knicks players were moved out of the paint area and had to defend.
Lillard singled out Kidd, changed directions and dribbled to the basket. Tyson Chandler's defense was really quick. Seeing that he didn't get a good shooting opportunity, he passed to Batum from the outside.
Batum took the ball inside, and Lillard dropped to the right corner, playing the role of a spot-up shooter.
Arriving near the free throw line, Anthony blocked Batum, but Batum's goal was achieved.
At this time, Wang Zelin carried Tyson Chandler to the basket. Batum dribbled sideways, suddenly accelerated inward, and sent the ball to Wang Zelin from close range.
As soon as the ball was in hand, Tyson Chandler was thinking about how to deal with Wang Zelin's hard hit, but the opponent suddenly turned around and took action without any hesitation.
Tyson Chandler jumped up quickly to block the shot, but Wang Zelin's rhythm was very smooth and his touch was good, and the basketball went hollow into the net.
0:2.
While returning to defense, Wang Zelin slapped Batum on the butt.
The Knicks' counterattack was quick.
Anthony posed as a triple threat in the mid-range. Facing Batum's defense, he also turned over and succeeded in a jump shot.
2:2.
It was the Trail Blazers' offense again. Lillard singled out Kidd, but was blocked by Tyson Chandler who came in. Fortunately, Aldridge grabbed the rebound and successfully wiped his teammates' butt.
Coach Teli shook his head for a while. He had worked with Tyson Chandler when he was with the Mavericks and knew the opponent's ability to protect the rim.
He still underestimated the other party.
"Let's see again. If this doesn't work, think of another way."
Coach Terry's shortcomings in his ability to adapt to situations on the spot began to show.
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Kidd passed halftime and while controlling the ball, he also signaled to his teammates. Thomas stepped forward to pick and roll, and Kidd broke through from the left with the ball.
Wang Zelin's defense was equally fast, blocking Kidd's offensive line.
Kidd passed the ball back to the center, and it was Anthony who received the ball. He quickly moved sideways to the right, bent his knees with both feet, and pulled out his hand.
The defensive timing of Batum next to him was just right, and he jumped to interfere almost at the same time. Unfortunately, the opponent's shooting point was too high and the shooting speed was too fast, and he still hit the target.
4:4.
In the next round, Lillard scored suddenly and assisted Aldrich to force a breakthrough on the left side for a layup.
Not long after, Anthony stood up again.
After the triple threat, he accelerated with the ball, collided with Batum, braked suddenly, and made another pull-up hit.
tie.
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Zhang Weiping on the sidelines said with emotion: "Carmelo Anthony is in very good shape during the game. For a superstar like him, once the game goes smoothly, it will be difficult for the Blazers to resist."
Yang on the other side said: "I just don't know why coach Terry Stotts doesn't double-team. If Anthony goes crazy, it will be a sharp knife that can move forward."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Not to mention the commentators outside the court, Anthony on the court also has such doubts.
Could it be that my knife is in trouble?
You actually look down on me so much and only sent one person to defend me!
Curiosity is curiosity. If you don't take advantage of something, you're a bastard.
Seeing that the Trail Blazers have always chosen to defend themselves alone, Anthony will not show mercy and directly chooses himself in the frontcourt.
Holding the ball in his right hand, he quickly shook his shoulders and successfully deceived Batum. He rushed inside and showed his iconic smile when facing Wang Zelin's defense.
The whole person leaned against Wang Zelin, and then like a fat loach, he made a signature washing machine-style spin, forcing out the space for a layup... Whoops!
“Merlot’s washing machine spin is always elegant no matter how many times I watch it!”
"No. 36 on the opposite side is like a pillar in front of Melo. It's so stupid!"
With the DJ shouting, the home fans instantly became excited.
"Mello, just fight like this and kill the opponent!"
"Mello, I want to give you a monkey!"
"..."
The cheers and heated discussions from the fans at the scene continued to roll in, and Anthony gave a charming smile back to the outside.
"Wang, that little guy can't guard against me. You'd better send more people!"
Anthony pointed at Batum behind him, shook his head, and then quickly returned to defense.
"I……"
"It's okay, just do your best to defend yourself. If you miss something, I will help you make up for it."
Wang Zelin interrupted Batum, patted the latter on the shoulder, turned around and picked up the ball.
What Batum didn't know was that Wang Zelin's expression turned ugly when he turned around.
The coach's strategy today was obviously wrong. For a scorer like Anthony, unless you have an All-Defensive Team-level defensive leader, relying on one person to defend is simply giving away points.
He has to find a way to remind the coach that the current melon has not yet turned into a bitter melon!