There is no need to say more about how important g3 is. Although there seems to be only one gap between 0-2 and 0-3, the meaning behind it is completely different. Since the nba implemented the elimination system of 7 games and 4 wins, it has been No team can complete a 0-3 reversal. On the contrary, 0-2 away from home to complete a comeback abounds, and even 1-3 behind has a precedent for a comeback.
So for the Magic, g3 is their final day of battle. Without this game, g4 and g5 are all in the shadows.
The Magic certainly understands this, so the pre-game interview coincided with Kenny Smith's statement at the opening, and even Howard put away his old giggles and said solemnly: "Take this game as the last one! "
Before the opening, Dafan, who is not a master of chicken soup, gave a speech to the team: "Guys, I don't need to say how important this game is to us, right? We have no way out! Once, my My mentors told me: If you're not going to do this, remove it from your list. If you want to be more successful, don't put anything on your list that you don't want to do."
"If you are willing to lose, then this game is not for you, you can easily lose and go on vacation with a salary."
"But if you're not reconciled, or if you want to go further and make a name for yourself in the history of history, then, let's fight, today is the best... and the last chance!"
Although the spiritual victory method is very metaphysical, and although chicken soup has also been criticized by fans, it is still very useful at critical moments.
The Magic players are obviously motivated. Originally, the Magic has run out of talent, and their tactics have been like this all season. After being easily cracked by the Knicks, they have no special good way to do it, but after pouring chicken soup, the effect is immediate...
In a word, the magic is about to fight.
Of course, the Knicks also know that this game will be the most difficult one. There are no weak teams in the NBA. When any NBA team bursts out with energy, it is difficult to deal with it, let alone a strong team like the Magic.
So D'Antoni kept reminding himself and his players before the game to be careful of the Magic's counterattack.
"Be careful in this game. In addition to winning, the most important thing is to protect yourself, avoid unnecessary injuries, and pay attention to controlling your emotions."
D'Antoni would like to say, in fact, he can let it go if he can't win. After all, he has a huge advantage, but Zuo Li just won the new MVP, and gave a shocking speech at the press conference two days ago. The team is in full swing. You can't talk nonsense at this time!
Zuo Li: You've talked nonsense! How can I look at what I said just now, it seems to be in a bad position!
Hope you think about it more.
The starting lineup of both sides has not changed, and the Knicks' tactics have not changed. After all, changing tactics is the loser's business. If they can win, which team will fight to the end with a set of tactics.
The change is magic!
The long-time starter Lewis was put on the bench. In the first two games, the former All-Star played a stretch, averaging only 9.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game, and his three-point shooting rate was only 28%. Blacksmithing, all kinds of blacksmithing has become the norm for Lewis' performance.
And it is precisely because he is too stretched that Zuo Li can calmly defend against Howard, Randolph, David Lee, and Anderson, no matter who plays the 4th position, they can calmly recover and protect the inside line like an iron bucket. .
This also makes Howard play very hard, averaging 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2 blocks per game, which is a lot worse than the regular season.
This can also show that Dayao is really strong. In the Rockets seven or eight years, except for Scola, who was the No. 4 position in the past two years, what kind of things were standing on the No. 4 position in other years.
It is said that the Jazz beat the Rockets and Buzetian beat Dayao. However, the Jazz have been using three people to consume Dayao in turns. Okur is the top defense, Boozer and Kirillianke are assisting the defense, and the data of this Dayao is also very good.
Facing the Jazz seven times in the playoffs, Dayao averaged 25.1 points and 10.9 rebounds per game, both better than his career averages, while Boozer averaged 24.6 points and 11 rebounds per game. On the whole, Dayao even had the upper hand.
On the offensive end, Boozer should not have defended Dayao. In addition to the Jazz's tactic of constantly picking and rolling Dayao, the Rockets' No. 4 position is the main reason why the Rockets have been failing.
Uncle Huo, Swift, Hayes... It would be better if Scola came earlier, but even Scola won the rocket gamble.
That's why Zuo Licai has always disliked the Rockets management, and he was stingy with his second strokes.
Back to topic.
Anderson took over from Lewis' starting position. This is not the same as the birdman of the Knicks. His full name is Ryan Anderson. He averaged 7.7 points and 3.2 rebounds per game this season. People may be familiar with him in the future because he became Harden. The Rockets' shooting coach, and he really is a white big man who can shoot 3s.
Let him be the starter instead of Gortat or Bass, the purpose is still to open up interior space for Howard.
Yes, the premise is that you have to throw in.
Ryan Anderson, who had experienced such a big scene for the first time in his career, was obviously not ready for this. On the first ball, Howard was double-teamed inside, and Ryan Anderson missed the ball with no defense at the bottom corner.
Still a bridge!
Zuo Li looked at the ball with disgust, damn... he didn't even give me a rebound!
The on-site commentator sighed with embarrassment, because the first attack was obtained because the Knicks made a pass error after jumping to the ball from the left, and they failed to score.
But you can't criticize Anderson. He's still a rookie in 2008. He's a rookie in 2008. If he's playing well, it's his normal performance.
Magic fans: So a bunch of rookies on the opposite side are stronger than one!
Uh... this is of course Zuo Lihui's eyeballs!
Curry opened the scoring with a three-pointer for the Knicks. The last thing the Magic wanted to see happened. Curry opened again, which made their defense even tighter.
Fortunately, Carter broke through and fouled the Belinelli thugs, and the Magic stabilized the situation with two free throws.
However, Zuo Li immediately hit a hook from the low post, and then blocked Nelson's layup. Curry assisted Chandler and scored the Knicks' second three-pointer of the game.
The momentum is like a rainbow!
Motivated by Zuoli's MVP and desire to win, the Knicks had an 8-point lead on the first official timeout.
The fans at the scene are a little desperate This is very similar to the first two games, and the magic atmosphere is also dignified. They actually feel good today, but the Knicks' offense and defense are too good!
"Just play like this, combine inside and outside, what a pick-and-roll, Curry, Zuoli, they can't stop you!" D'Antoni said.
However, it was a pick-and-roll after the suspension that made the game take an unexpected turn!
bump!
Curry had a knee collision with Nelson after the pick-and-roll. After the collision, Curry clutched his knee and fell to the ground in pain. The referee hurriedly stopped the game.
At the same time, Anderson and Randolph on the inside had an argument, and in a flashback, Anderson flew two meters away...
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