Lian Dao could not limit James in the first half. It can be said that no one could really block such a player.
It is basically impossible to win 0 opponents.
However, Lian Dao also put the biggest restrictions on James.
James made 6 of 20 shots in the first half, and it can be said that his efficiency was really low, especially 1 of 5 shots from three-pointers.
In the first half, James scored 13 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists.
This game also allowed all fans and viewers in front of the TV to see a wonderful No. 3 duel.
During the intermission.
Coach Zhang and Yu Jia also summarized this highly anticipated game.
“This is a very wonderful showdown!”
Both of them have shown their data, so there is no need to praise the players' strength.
The excellence of these two players can also be observed from the data of both sides.
"The Knicks' first quarter game was very good. They seized the characteristics of the Cavaliers' lack of mobility and kept playing defensively and counterattacking. Almost all of the first quarter game was in the Knicks' rhythm."
"And, in the first quarter, the Knicks did a very good job in defense, especially in terms of restrictions on James. Lian Dao did a good job in this regard."
"In the second quarter, after James came back, he could also see that the Cavaliers had regained their rhythm, especially with the cooperation of Big Z, who had a very tacit understanding. After several seasons of running-in, they were very familiar with each other.
They are also constantly approaching the score."
"From this point, the problem that the Cavaliers have after O'Neal joined is the lineup running-in problem. This kind of running-in may become better and better in the subsequent games."
Then, the two of them also talked about the second half of the game.
"The Knicks' defense in the second half is a test. If the Knicks cannot withstand the defensive pressure, they may be overtaken by the Cavaliers."
"Can Lian Dao limit James' offense like in the first half?"
After returning, it was indeed as the commentator said that there was a problem with the Knicks' defense.
Although Lian Dao restricted James, the Cavaliers' inside Knicks could not restrict him.
Big Z scored mid-range shots after receiving passes frequently in the inside.
On the defensive end, the Cavaliers have also increased their defense, with Millsap and David Lee frequently making irons in the interior.
On the outside, Chris Duhon's offensive ability is indeed not particularly outstanding.
The Knicks' offensive pressure also came to Lian Dao.
Lian Dao also staged a lone hero in the third quarter.
Continuously attack the defense line established by the Cavaliers and use teammates to cover it.
22 points per quarter!
It can be said that Lian Dao broke his single-quarter score record in one go.
The last time I scored 20 in a single quarter was still in the match against the Pacers.
That is the last game.
After the third quarter, Lian Dao scored 43 points.
Now 96:90, the Knicks are 6 points behind the Cavaliers.
With Lian Dao scored 22 points in a single quarter, the Knicks were still 6 points behind the Cavaliers. From this we can see that the other Knicks members are in the state of the third quarter.
The fourth quarter game begins.
In the fourth quarter, a player finally stood up.
David Lee, he finally got his feel back.
Lian Dao's passes turned into assists again and again.
The game came to the last two minutes.
The stadium was also very depressing at this time.
112:112.
The Knicks also tied the score this time.
Cavaliers' ball rights.
Lian Dao was gasping heavily, and the burning sensation in his lungs was particularly uncomfortable.
Drops of sweat rolled down from the face.
Lian Dao grabbed the jersey with his hands, stood on his knees, and bent over.
Looking at James, who was in similar shape as him, James' dribbling was much slower at this time.
However, Lian Dao did not step forward to force the steal because he really had no energy. At this time, he forced the steal, not to mention that it might be successful, but if he failed, it would be very likely to cause loss of position.
James will take advantage of this opportunity to make a breakthrough directly.
It took less than 2 minutes, and Lian Dao didn't dare to gamble. He knew that his movements were slow at this time.
So, he blocked James' breakthrough route now and made the most reasonable defense with the minimum physical energy consumption.
James called pick-and-roll, break through, pass the ball.
"Bang!"
Lian Dao stole James' pass.
Control the basketball, endure the burning sensation in the lungs, kick the ground with the right leg, and launch a counterattack with the best strength.
Going out of the three-point line, getting up, shooting, and shooting!
"brush!"
112:115.
The Knicks lead three points.
In the Cavaliers' positional battle, they also replaced O'Neal.
At this time, the Cavaliers' inside power finally came out.
As the new force O'Neal, at this time, it was like a wolf entering the sheep's hole.
The Knicks' inside line couldn't defend him at all. He first pushed David Lee away, then dunked the basketball into the basket against Millsap.
The entire basket was dragged hard by his dunk, causing it to be shaky.
114:115.
What a beast!
Lian Dao gasped and couldn't help but say in his heart.
Chris Duhong dribbled the ball through half the game and handed over the ball to Lian Dao who was receiving the ball.
At this time, all the Cavaliers' attention was focused on Lian Dao.
On the Knicks' side, Millsap took the initiative to go to the outside to make pick-and-rolls for Lian Dao.
The speed change direction without deceleration, push the ground with your right foot to increase the speed to the maximum.
The fastest first step badge bonus!
When Lian Dao rushed into the inside, the Cavaliers had already launched a defensive double-team against Lian Dao.
O'Neal guarded the rim at the basket, Mo Williams and Anthony Parker doubled the Rice from both wings.
James chased and defended from behind.
Walaiqiao kept interfering with the clean rice.
Five people double-team!
They basically blocked all the pass routes of Lian Dao, and it was necessary to defend Lian Dao's attack.
There is only one way ahead of Lian Dao, attacking the basket and breaking through the defense.
The freezing rice accelerates twice while the double-team is not really formed.
Rush to the basket, Lian Dao put the ball together and took a step to the right.
O'Neal's defensive center of gravity shifted.
Lian Dao took a big step to the left, without slowing down the European step, directly breaking through O'Neal's defense and hitting the basket and layup.
Now Lian Dao minimizes dunks as much as possible and saves energy.
As long as you can make a layup, you will never dunk.
114:117.
"Sickle's breakthrough is really too limit. Facing the double-team of everyone in the Cavaliers, he accelerated twice and scored a layup after scoring."
"Especially the European step that does not slow down is comparable to his previous difficulty of turning around without slowing down."
"And, his breakthrough movements and speed are very scented by Grant Hill back then."
"You must know that Grant Hill claimed to have the fastest first step in breakthrough speed. If it weren't for injury, Hill's basketball career should be even better!"
At this time, Barkley also saw a familiar feeling from Lian Dao's breakthrough.
At the same time, when it comes to Dougrant Hill, Barkley also has an indescribable feeling.
Although the injury smoothed out Grant Hill's sharpest spear, it also made Grant Hill understand that it was time to make changes. After the injury, Grant Hill also strengthened his shooting, and this season Grant Hill averaged three-pointers.
The shooting percentage also reached 43%, and the two-point shooting percentage was 48%.
Grant Hill also relied on his excellent shooting ability to compete until he was 40 years old. It has to be said that as a player who has been injured several times, he can still have an 18-year NBA career, which is really amazing.
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Moreover, Grant Hill is not a water dispenser player. In history, even when he was 39 years old, he still averaged 10.2 points per game in the 2011-2012 season, until he was 40 years old. His physical function declined in the 2012-2013 season.
The average score also dropped to 3.2 points, and it was this year that he announced his retirement decision.
"Well, indeed, the fastest first step is to turn around without slowing down, it is indeed like Grant Hill's signature move." Kenny Smith nodded seriously at this time.
"The pressure at this time has been put on the Cavaliers."
"It's only 1 minute and 05 seconds before the game ends."
One minute and five seconds, the Knicks led by 3 points.
James' pick-and-roll breakthrough, and the Knicks also chose to double-team the team.
James handed the ball to the basket at this time. The Knicks were shocked and hurriedly looked at O'Neal.
However, Mo Williams made a key three-pointer from the outside.