NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 631 Retired on the spot! ( words chapter)
On Thursday, April 2009, 4, Derrick Rose, who had just won the best rookie of the season, was beaten up by James and Howard!
At the United Center, as the game entered the fourth quarter, the Chicago fans gradually became silent. Howard, who won the DPOY, laughed at his opponent after being fouled:

"Smile, guys! It's only the first round of the playoffs"

Ben Wallace has been in serious decline this season and was completely suppressed by Howard tonight. Facing the Cavaliers' twin towers, the Bulls lost miserably in rebounding.

Derrick Rose, who was highly expected, was completely silenced when facing James' personal defense. The Chosen One stood by the paint area with his hands on his hips, communicating with his teammates from time to time, and didn't even look at the rookie.

Howard, grinning widely, came to the free throw line. After receiving the ball, he missed the first free throw. He cursed with a smile, acting as if he didn't care. After the second free throw hit the rim and bounced out, he immediately rushed into the inside.

Tyus Thomas, who was abandoned by the Hawks, once again showed his poor positioning sense and was tipped behind the head by Ilgauskas.

Amid the fans' exclamations, Ben Wallace failed to withstand Howard's impact, the basketball was tipped again, and then James poked the ball into the basket while hanging on John Salmons.

On the TNT commentary stand, Kevin Harlan and Doug Collins once again expressed their admiration for the Cavaliers' performance:

"The Bulls are falling apart, the Cavaliers have already grabbed 16 offensive rebounds, they killed this game with rebounds!"

"It's a shame that Derrick Rose didn't respond tonight. Maybe we shouldn't expect too much from this rookie. He still has a lot of shortcomings."

Doug Collins still has some feelings for the Bulls and did not criticize Rose too much. In fact, facing James's defense, the rookie has only made 14 of 3 shots so far, and he completely failed in the crucial game.

James ran back to the half court and slammed himself twice. Aaron Afflalo, who was suddenly reused in the playoffs, followed him and shouted excitedly.

The Cavaliers switched to defense and showed the temperament of a championship team. Mike Brown, who had just won the best coach award not long ago, walked around the sidelines with his hands in his pockets.

Brown bread is full of energy and enthusiasm, but he can't display his talents in the Rockets. Although McGrady is also a big star, injuries always plague the team.

LeBron James is different. Playing for 45 minutes is not a problem for him. He has full durability and his defense is also on point after being coached by Van Gundy. In crucial games, he only needs the "strongest tactics" to win.

“Move!!”

Seeing that Rose wanted to use the screen to get rid of James' defense at the top of the arc, Mike Brown immediately reminded him loudly, put his hands together at his mouth, and kept shouting, signaling Ilgauskas to retreat and defend.

The coach's worries were obviously unnecessary. James swiftly squeezed past Tyus Thomas and cooperated tacitly with his big brother to complete the double-team in the first time.

Surrounded by two people, Derrick Rose forced a gyroscope and just as he got through the gap between people to the paint area in front of the basket and threw the ball with his right hand, he was blocked by Howard who was helping to defend the basket!
"what!!"

After the rebound, Howard took the ball and screamed at the top of his lungs while protecting the ball with both hands. He seemed more and more excited. Returning to the zone defense system created by Van Gundy, he found the familiar feeling again.

When Mo Williams received the ball and initiated the transition offense, the Bulls failed to match up in time. James received the ball on the left wing and went straight to the basket, and then scored the ball against Tyus Thomas who was returning to defense.

"shush"

Boos appeared again in the stadium. After scoring the goal, James kept shaking his head with a smile on his face. He knew that the game was won.

It was not until 1 minute and 26 seconds left in the game that Rose scored the first field goal of the fourth quarter against a 32-man zone defense, but the long two-pointer was of no avail.

Although the newbie kept a straight face, he couldn't help but curse in his heart when he saw the jubilation on the Cavaliers' bench.

In the end, the Bulls who held on to the end suffered another defeat, 102:84, and the Cavaliers defeated their opponents. The duo once again demonstrated their absolute dominance.

At the United Center, many Chicago fans began to leave quietly. No matter how good the pre-match hype was, it was useless. James and Howard crushed them with just their basketball talent.

Revenge on New York is still a long way off. Not winning a single regular season game already shows their strength.
If you watch the playoffs in the past few years, it is not difficult to find that Li You did not have an easy time facing the Cavaliers' defense, but he could always handle his opponent one-on-one.

Derrick Rose didn't have any personal experience in the past, and after the playoffs began, he still had illusions in his heart that he could shine.

But the reality is too cruel. James is strong and fast. He only participated in assisting defense in the first two games. After improving the defensive intensity tonight and cooperating with Howard's rim protection, the rookie was silenced.
Rose, who was being interviewed, said a few dry words and then left the stadium dejectedly. On the other side, LeBron James, who was in a good mood, began to speak freely, acting like a senior:

“It’s not an easy game, but we are ready for it!”

"Rose performed very well, but he is not Lee and cannot change our defensive system. He is still very young and has unlimited potential in the future. Congratulations to him again for the best rookie!"

"It's a really nice award, you know, I missed it that year and it's a bit of a shame for me."

When David Aldridge, a well-known TNT reporter, heard James laughing and joking about his unsuccessful rookie season, he smiled and then started another hot topic:
"Do you think Rose can become the next Iverson in the future? Will he always be your rival?"

No one is saying anymore that Rose is the next Li You. After entering the league, although the rookie has shown good potential, basketball critics unanimously believe that Rose is at most at the level of Iverson.

James conceded that the reporter compared him to the next Li You, grinning for a moment and teased again:

"Yee, I'll try my best to keep winning!"

The Chosen One smiled broadly; he liked this metaphor.

Recently, Bleacher Report (B/R) reviewed the feud between Li You and Iverson in college on its website, and the traffic was full. James also wanted such a story!
Howard came over to show off his "energy arm guard" and his strong muscles. He hugged his partner in front of the camera and made another bold statement:

"The playoffs are not a stage for rookies. They can go fishing the day after tomorrow!"

"Next we have to complete our revenge. I hate the 'Big Four' and I will make those clowns suffer my wrath!"

With a score of 3:0, the Cavaliers have already got the match point. As a team with 67 wins, no one has any objections to looking forward to the semifinals.

When walking towards the tunnel, fans on both sides shouted James' name loudly, and the chosen one smiled even more brightly. The feeling of crushing the opponent was great.

Unfortunately, this round of games still did not attract enough attention. Everyone was discussing the "final showdown" between Iverson and Li You. Thinking of the recent explosion of traffic of (B/R), James felt that he had gained a lot:

"learned!"

"."

In the game that ended early, the Lakers easily defeated the Suns 108:96. Steve Nash shed tears at the American Airlines Center, and his playoff journey was about to end.

Without the "grudge game", this game also did not receive much attention, and the content of the game was not even as exciting as the Jazz's home victory over the Trail Blazers.

Kobe, who returned to the hotel early, did not follow the coaching staff's instructions and watched TNT's post-match report that night. When he heard the news about Iverson again, Mamba couldn't help but curse:
"What the hell!"

"After evaluation and treatment at a Detroit mental hospital, Iverson's emotions have stabilized. The Pistons have officially confirmed that Iverson will continue to play in home games."

"Chuck, what do you think about what happened in G2?"

On TV, Ernie Johnson sat in the center, and the director began to review the scene of Li You stepping over Iverson. This video has been replayed many times in the past two days.

In the video, an enraged Iverson launched a "charge", but he was surrounded by Knicks players. JR Smith not only cursed, but also did not stop his hand movements;

Chandler even smiled and pushed the little guy aside, seemingly trying to stop the fight, but he actually dragged Iverson to the Knicks side. No matter how hard Hamilton pulled, he couldn't separate the two.

The most interesting thing is that in this set of shots, Rasheed Wallace and others were clearly captured watching the show with their hands folded. The split in the Pistons' locker room was completely confirmed at this moment.

Perhaps it was because he recalled that he had also been stepped over, and Kobe, who felt the same way, became furious when he saw Li You standing next to the referee with a smile on his face on TV. After hearing what Barkley said, he couldn't help but curse again.

"Iverson was obviously blinded by anger. He shouldn't have been trapped in a singles game, which completely changed the course of the game!"

"Lee stepped over his legs. If I were Iverson, I would quietly punch him a few times during the game instead of shaking my fist in front of the referee like a little kid."

"He failed to show leadership qualities. Maybe Iverson is already scared and doesn't want to face Lee!"

Charles Barkley analyzed seriously in front of the camera, and the implication of his words was that Iverson had become a coward and was trying to avoid the matchup by playing badly.

"."

The next show started gossiping about Iverson being sent to a mental hospital by the Pistons after the game. Kenny Smith also had a smile on his face when he talked about "seeing a doctor". Everyone has been discussing this topic these days.

After hearing the three people describing Iverson as a wimp and supporting and applauding Li You for "bullying" his opponent, Kobe couldn't stand it anymore and took out his cell phone after changing the channel.

Since he doesn't use social media, Kobe can only encourage and comfort his friends through text messages. He thought for a while before tactfully editing a message:
"Bro, I'll always support you! If you have any questions, you can always give me a call."

"."

Until late at night, Kobe did not get a response from Iverson. The Son of Philadelphia made 2 of 19 shots, 3 of 6 from beyond the three-point line, and 1 of 6 free throws in Game 2. He seemed to be autistic after scoring 9 points.

Kobe, who was not sleepy, waited until 0:35. When he saw the new host of NBC's late-night show, Jimmy Fallon, showing the "No. 48 Iverson lying on the floor" cartoon T-shirt on TV, he couldn't help but curse again:
"These fucking lunatics in New York!!"

The cartoon T-shirt design was created by a young black New York fan. The T-shirt made a lot of people a small fortune, and some people planned to wear the shirt to watch the game on Sunday.

There were bursts of laughter coming from the TV. Jimmy Fallon made fun of the recent incident of Iverson being hospitalized after losing a game, which made everyone in the studio laugh. No one sympathized with the son of Philadelphia. He had become a laughing stock in the United States.

There were three games on Friday, April 4. Iverson's participation in Game 24 brought huge traffic to the Pistons. At the same time, his old team, the 3ers, also received extra attention.

As Iverson's "successor - AI2", Iguodala has been troubled recently. Although he won an away game, sports reporters seemed to be more concerned about his views on his former boss.

During the afternoon warm-up, Iguodala wanted to avoid reporters, but ultimately failed and could only listen to the "outrageous" questions:

"Iggy, do you think Allen Iverson is really having mental issues again? Did this happen with the 76ers?"

Most of his teammates stayed away. Iguodala, who was surrounded by everyone, felt overwhelmed. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Many people have mental illnesses. I don't think it's anything to report. I know Iverson. He never runs away. He is willing to face any challenge!"

"Don't judge an All-Star player by one game. Like the Philadelphia fans, I will always respect Iverson."

When asked, all the players answered with "respect" and "accept the challenge". Iverson was completely put in a difficult position and would lose face if he tried to escape.

Kevin Garnett, who followed the team to the away game, could only act as the atmosphere group. Recently, a reporter dug up the old accounts and found out that they laughed at the "champion" in the Houston charity game.

The "boomerang" also caused a lot of trouble to the tough guy Garnett. The winning Li You made them look like a clown.

Seeing what Iverson has been going through these days, Garnett also feels a little bit of the same. Every time he hears related questions, he feels a tightness in his chest. Now when he sees the smiling faces of reporters, he feels that they are laughing at him:

"I don't like the current atmosphere in the league. Failure should not be laughed at! I know Allen, he is willing to give everything for basketball!"

"Look at the injuries he has. Why do you still laugh at a player who works so hard?"

Garnett, who is still suffering from a knee injury, looked a little sad and tried to change the subject, but the Yahoo Sports reporter did not give him face and brought up the old story again:

"Kevin, why did you 'laugh' at Lee's championship? Except for Kobe, you have never experienced a finals until now."

"."

Fortunately, Garnett's face was dark enough, otherwise the reporters at the scene would have noticed that this iron-blooded tough guy's face was red, and when talking about this matter, they could only change the subject and repeatedly emphasize "hard work and sacrifice."

Looking at Garnett who kept silent, the sports reporters surrounding him all had smiles on their faces. The feeling of "boomerang" was really good!

The game between the Celtics and the 76ers will be held a little later. At 19 p.m. at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit, Game 3 between the Knicks and the Pistons will officially begin.

Ticket sales were originally difficult, but after Li You beat Iverson, Detroit fans began to be interested in the game.
Twenty-two thousand fans crowded into the stadium early, but many of them did not come to watch the game. After seeing reports for several consecutive days, everyone bought tickets basically just to have fun!
In the screaming seats in the back row, although the view of the game is not good, the fans here are the most engaged. They shouted with joy as soon as the game started, showing an attitude of watching the excitement and not minding the trouble:

“Lee! Lee! Lee!”

In the defensive round, Li You chased Iverson and cut horizontally from right to left, and shouts resounded throughout the stadium again.

Wilson Chandler, who received the ball on the right wing, did not look at Iverson, but passed the ball to Rasheed Wallace who was trying to get the ball with his back in the low post on the right side. The intention of passing the ball was too obvious, causing Prince to immediately turn around to assist in defense.

Despite his considerable height advantage, Wallace had no chance to shoot after receiving the ball. He wanted to turn toward the baseline, but Dio was prepared. He blocked the baseline and cooperated with his teammates to double-team him.

Wallace barely managed to throw the ball out, and the quality of his pass was not high, which forced Wilson Chandler, who received the ball outside the three-point line, to adjust again. After hesitating for a moment, he chose to take a jump shot.

"state"

Prince's defensive interference had some effect, and the basketball hit the back edge of the basket. Rasheed Wallace was still pushing hard towards the basket, but the basketball bounced even farther.

In the left corner, before Hamilton had time to move, Li You had already picked up the ball near the blocking area.

Suddenly, cheers broke out in the stadium. Head coach Michael Curry on the sidelines showed an anxious look on his face. He shouted repeatedly, signaling everyone to speed up and return to defense.

Some Pistons fans watched as Li You, wearing a blue away jersey, rushed faster and faster. After crossing the center line, he even accelerated again with a "scissor step" and completely left Iverson behind. They couldn't help but exclaimed:
"Oh"

Wilson Chandler, who was actively following the coach's instructions, ran to the paint area and saw Li You holding the ball in his left hand, pushing the ball and changing direction while moving, then directly passing the ball, so he immediately made way.

The Pistons fans who saw this scene all covered their faces, and then watched Li You take three steps and soar into the air. Under the watchful eyes of the defensive players, he grabbed the ball with his right hand and slammed it with one hand!
"boom!"

The rumbling sound of the basket seemed to indicate how powerful Wilson Chandler's dunk was. The rookie lowered his head and silently served the ball, automatically ignoring the boos from the fans behind him.

After completing the dunk, Li You did not retreat immediately, but turned his head to look at his old opponent, and then squeezed next to him. Seeing this scene, Mark Jackson praised again in the ESPN commentary booth:

"Lee has certainly focused more on defense, but his offense is still efficient. It's incredible that at 31 years old, he looks even faster!"

Although this age is the peak period for many players, their physical condition begins to decline and they begin to rely on rich game experience, but Li You shows no signs of decline.

"The Pistons haven't scored for a few minutes. They need to respond in time. If they lose Game 3, the series will no longer be in suspense."

16:8, halfway through the first quarter, Van Gundy looked at the technical statistics and cheered for the Pistons again.

The Knicks were a little slow to warm up, and their opponents didn't seize the opportunity. The championship coach still hoped that the game could be more intense.

The Pistons once again fell into positional offense, sliding across the baseline from right to left. Hamilton used the screen to successfully get to the left elbow area.

Iverson failed to pass the ball in time, and the latter had to move again, running to the right wing while McDyess, who was near the free throw line, stepped forward to receive the ball.

After sending a high toss, Iverson moved to the left wing after completing the pass, but McDyess, who received the ball, was interfered by Chandler. He considered carefully and did not force the pass.

The tactical coordination failed. McDyess wanted to pass the ball to the inside, but the passing route was still disturbed. Considering that there was still plenty of time for offense, he finally passed the ball back to Iverson outside the three-point line.

Li You, with his back to the basketball, huddled inside the three-point line. When McDyess passed the ball, Iverson moved along with it. He thought it would be safe to receive the ball away from the three-point line, but Li You seemed to have eyes behind his head and suddenly moved.

"Oh!"

Amid the exclamations, Li You just got in front of Iverson, stretched out his right arm, and poked the ball over the opponent's head. The latter first widened his eyes, and then immediately chased after him with all his strength.

Iverson ran hard but was left behind again. Li You successfully caught up with the ball and took off near the free throw line. With no one interfering, he grabbed the ball with his right hand again and slammed it down!

"what!!"

On the Knicks bench, the atmosphere group stood up and shouted. Marion even stretched out his arm, high-fived Li You, and shouted at Iverson:

"Come on, Man!"

After being squeezed and staggered, Iverson turned his head and glared at Li You beside him, but got no response. It seemed that the old rival treated him as a role player, and the two had basically no communication during the game.

In the last game, he missed a lot of shots. In the crucial G3, Iverson obviously did not get the trust of his teammates. The score difference widened and he almost became a dribbling guard. When he passed half court, Wallace asked for the ball in the left elbow area.

There was no protest, no random play. After handing the ball over, Iverson moved to the left corner. On the other side, several Pistons players were creating opportunities for Hamilton to catch the ball and shoot.

The cheers of "Let's Go Pistons" were rarely heard in the arena. Rasheed Wallace protected the ball sideways and focused all his attention on the other side. Seeing Hamilton come to the elbow area with the help of two screens, he immediately wanted to pass the ball.

Automatically ignoring Iverson beside him, Li You kept his eyes on the situation on the other side. Wallace was about to pass the ball when suddenly a strong force hit his hand.

Instantly arriving at the line, Li You slapped the ball away from the opponent's hands. The cheers stopped abruptly, and no one on the Pistons retreated. Everyone watched Li You rush across half court again.

Li You jumped up with both feet in the paint area, turned 360 degrees in the air, stretched his body completely, grabbed the ball with his right hand and pushed it into the basket!

At 20:8, cheers were heard again at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Head coach Michael Curry on the sidelines was also stunned. With the help of the assistant coach, he requested a timeout.

“Shoot it!!”

Li You walked towards the bench and looked at the Pistons. He also reminded his opponents loudly with a smile on his face. When he looked at Iverson, the latter kept his head down.

This scene made JR Smith very happy. He loved to bully big stars. He followed Li You and jumped up and down, yelling at Iverson:

"Answer Boss, Midget!!"

Hearing such humiliating words, Iverson finally couldn't hold it anymore and turned to rush towards JR Smith. The latter was also prepared. The two pushed each other, causing players from both sides to squeeze into the court.

JR Smith, who was a show-off, was yelling and cursing wildly, making Iverson's eyes red with anger. When the two were cursing at each other, the Palace of Auburn Hills was also boiling.

Some people cheered, some cursed the home team, and some fans started throwing debris. The accumulated dissatisfaction completely erupted, and the stadium was in chaos for a while.

Iverson, who kept charging, was dragged back to his seat by his teammates. On the other side, Li You had already replenished water on the sidelines. The chaotic stadium had no effect on him.

Jeff Van Gundy looked nostalgic when he saw this scene, recalling the happy times when he beat up the 76ers. The champion coach's butt was crooked again:
"The team leader determines the playing style of a team! In the playoffs, Lee is always aggressive, which is why the Knicks will continue to succeed."

"He makes his teammates around him confident. Many players have played their best games after meeting Lee!"

"The current Pistons lack such a leader. Not only have they lost their excellent defense, but they are also collapsing mentally. Iverson's arrival has obviously accelerated the team's decline."

These words reminded Mark Jackson of his experience with the Pacers. He felt depressed for a moment. It was no wonder that Reggie Miller hated Li You. No one could stand it.

As if sensing his partner's emotions, Mike Breen, as a die-hard New York fan, very naturally took over the conversation and continued to brag:
"This is the game the fans are looking forward to. Lee once again showed us his leadership qualities."

Michael Curry's face was black and red at this time, and he was still arguing with the referee, believing that JR Smith should be sent off.

But the final penalty was just a verbal warning, and the league currently has no clear regulations on trash talk management.

After the timeout, Iverson was almost furious when he saw the smug JR Smith pointing fingers at him. He was actually humiliated by a small character.
When the Pistons attacked again, the DJ on the scene was still trying to guide the fans, but no one shouted. Many people chose to watch the game quietly, and some even shouted meaninglessly.

On the left wing, Iverson did not choose to pass the ball, but let McDyess set a fake screen. He went in and out with his left hand while moving, shook right and rushed left, and while his teammates were following him, he quickly changed direction in front of his body.

Iverson was in poor physical condition. Holding the ball in his right hand, he accelerated with all his strength but was unable to break free from the defense. He bumped into Li You's arms and began to slow down involuntarily.

He gritted his teeth and broke through to the free throw line. While moving, Iverson made a strong effort with his left shoulder, then immediately stepped back and leaned back sharply to try to make a jump shot.

When he was in the air, he found that his old opponent seemed to be unaffected and even jumped higher than him. His outstretched left arm completely blocked his vision. Iverson finally forced the ball out, and then was blocked on the head.

"Snapped"

The solid block caused cheers to erupt in the stadium again. Iverson lost his balance and fell to the ground. Before he could get up, Li You had already stolen the ball and launched another counterattack.

Iverson, with his eyes wide open, finally pounded the floor in anger and watched Li You dunk and score again.

This block seemed to arouse the fighting spirit of the Son of Philadelphia. He changed the passing priority in the first half of the game and started more personal performances, leading the Knicks to make several consecutive transition offenses.

When Hamilton and Wilson Chandler had to help Iverson defend on the line, JR Smith responded twice from outside the three-point line, and Prince's free throws also widened the point difference.

Head coach Michael Curry on the sidelines was so hoarse from shouting his voice. When he saw Iverson "cooking" and "flying through flowers" at the top of the arc, and then making a quick stop and jump shot after a free throw, and then being blocked by Li You, he held his forehead with his hand for a moment.

"Oh"

Falling to the floor again, Iverson didn't even have time to foul as Li You rushed past him again and made another one-handed slam dunk in transition!
Iverson was pulled up by his teammates with slightly red eyes. He kept taking deep breaths to control his emotions. When he ran to the baseline to receive the ball, Li You squeezed him next to him. He couldn't hold back for a moment and immediately turned around and pushed.

Referee Dan Crawford, who was about to serve, saw Iverson, who took the initiative to exert force, being "bounced" out of the baseline, and hurriedly hugged him.

"Sir, I didn't do anything."

Li You showed a kind smile on his face. He communicated with his old opponent for the first time in this game. He stared at him and said again:

"Shoot it! Bro!"

"shush"

Iverson couldn't tell who the boos in the arena were directed at. He hadn't scored a single point in the game so far. When he thought about what would happen after the game, he found his surging emotions difficult to control.

At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons, who had difficulty scoring, could only rely on Wallace and Hamilton to barely maintain the score difference. For many rounds, Iverson could only "watch the show" from outside the three-point line.

On the defensive end, Li You dribbled the ball between his legs at the top of the arc, took a step back, and scored another three-pointer against Iverson's defense. McDyess under the basket couldn't hold it anymore and cursed in frustration:
"Damn Game"

D'Antoni on the sidelines smiled and crossed his arms, stretching them out. Li You attracted double-teaming and threw the ball from the outside. If no one helped him, he would attack alone. As long as the opponent insisted on using Iverson to defend, the game would become easier.

With little time left in the first quarter, the score was 39:16. The Knicks' consecutive three-pointers made Mark Jackson sigh:
"Lee is killing the game, he was in fantastic form tonight!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the Pistons made their last attack. Iverson tried to finish the attack in transition. He accelerated in the middle, pushed the ball to his left hand, and slowed down again after the physical confrontation.

Near the free throw line, Li You seized the opportunity to force the ball away. The referee looked at Iverson who fell to the ground again, hesitated for a moment, and did not blow the whistle.

The time was about to run out. Li You, who had completed a steal, only took one step and stepped on the three-point line in his own half, then rode his horse and shot the arrow at the last moment.

"Oh my goodness!"

The lights came on, the ball went in, and in the commentary booth, Mike Breen, watching the basketball go into the net, first exclaimed, then exclaimed loudly:
"Tonight God wore the Knicks No. 1 jersey again!"

Marion, who came on as a substitute in the final stage, rushed to Li You and shouted excitedly, then raised his right arm and raised three fingers like a gun.

Seeing this scene, Iverson refused help from his teammates and sat on the floor for a long time before standing up. The game ended just as it started, 42:16. He suffered another miserable defeat.

ESPN broadcasters took advantage of the intermission to show the statistics of the core players of both teams to the fans in front of the TV again:
9中9，三分线外3中3，罚球2中2，23分3篮板4助攻3抢断2盖帽，打满首节，李佑交出了一份全能数据；
5 of 0, 1 of 0 from beyond the three-point line, 1 assist and 4 turnovers. Iverson performed steadily and scored zero points again in the first quarter.

Iverson, with a broken heart, returned to the bench and put his hands on his head. Seeing this, Rodney Stuckey was no longer in the mood to be sarcastic. It was too tragic.

"Coach, I want to continue playing! I don't want the game to end like this."

Head coach Michael Curry had already called Will Bynum, and suddenly heard Iverson's request, and finally waved his hand and agreed.

Iverson took off his headband and returned to his short flat hair. He suppressed his frustration and kept high-fiving himself and his teammates to cheer them up. However, when he came near the technical table, he stopped involuntarily.

Rondo, wearing a headband, was listening seriously to Li You's instructions. Apparently, the Knicks changed their lineup during the rotation phase.
The two core players unexpectedly appeared on the court at the same time, and the Palace of Auburn Hills became lively again. Li You also noticed Iverson's "new look" and seemed to recall his college days, and greeted him again in a friendly manner:
"Shoot it! Bro!"

"Let me see your true strength!"

Walking towards the baseline numbly, Iverson completely gave up thinking. At this moment, he just wanted to end the game as soon as possible and never see the smiling face that he hated again.

Early in the morning on Saturday, April 4, ESPN's Sports Center began helping fans review last night's exciting games.

Li You did not disappoint the fans' expectations. He did what he said, gave his all throughout the game and completely defeated his old rival!
134:72, the Knicks defeated the Pistons by 62 points, setting the record for the largest point difference in playoff history!
Looking back, in the Christmas game in 06, Li You led the team to a 62-point victory over the Lakers. Iverson was even worse than Kobe this time. 62 points in the playoffs is a record that is difficult to break.
Considering that morning show host Kevin Negandhi is an avid sports fan and a die-hard fan of the 76ers, in order to avoid any accidents, Grant Hill was eventually temporarily replaced by him.

Hannah Storm is an old friend of Li You. In the past, this female reporter witnessed the finals for many years at NBC. She also clearly knew the "grudge" between the two and was not affected by emotions when reporting the news:
"62 points. Many fans, like me, find it unbelievable when they hear this number!"

"Hill, how would you rate last night's game? The Pistons didn't score more than 20 points in any quarter."

Grant Hill, dressed in a black suit, did not show the same surprise as his partner, as if he had expected 62 points. He commented calmly:
"This is the dominance of the defending champions. When they are tense throughout the game, no one in the league can be their opponent!"

"Lee set the tone for this game early on, and when the core players started to defend desperately, everyone got nervous."

"It's a pity that Iverson didn't seem to be ready. He couldn't match Lee's game intensity. Maybe he should adjust his mentality. This is not the level he should be at."

When the director began to review the game, most of the shots showed Li You constantly breaking through Iverson and scoring in the paint area, while some shots showed Iverson falling to the ground and missing shots repeatedly.

After Li You narrowly defeated the Pistons in the first quarter, he did not give his old rivals a chance to travel during the peak hours. He played almost the entire second and third quarters, playing for 34 minutes:

25中19，三分线外8中5，罚球8中8，怒砍51分8篮板8助攻5抢断4盖帽2失误。

在如此狂暴的表现的衬托下，艾弗森的15中3，三分线外4中0，罚球6中3，拿到9分2篮板3助攻6失误的表现实在没法看。

Grant Hill was trying to save face for Iverson. If it were TNT's Big Mouth, he would definitely laugh at the Son of Philadelphia again. He hasn't scored in double digits in three games, which is really lame!

The Celtics won the away game last night, the 76ers failed to seize the opportunity, and coupled with Iverson's crushing defeat, Philadelphia fans lost their previous excitement, as if they were recalling the scene of being beaten up that year.

For many 76ers fans, Iverson is still their favorite star, but now, Li You has ruthlessly defeated his old rival, and now only the true fans are left.

From another perspective, Li You purified Iverson's fans, which is also a good thing. After all, only dusk can witness true believers.
The two did not add insult to injury. Looking back at the only Western Conference game last night, although the Mavericks were defeated, Grant Hill praised Jason Terry, who won the best sixth man award:

"Dallas has obviously learned from the championship experience after the failure that year, Jason Terry has made sacrifices, and I believe this team will succeed."

"."

At the end of the news, Hannah Storm also brought the latest news. Iverson refused all interviews after the game last night, and the NBA has issued a fine of 2 US dollars.

Grant Hill felt a little sympathetic towards Iverson's situation. The once high-spirited scoring champion might not be mentioned by anyone in a few years.

There was only one Eastern Conference game on Saturday night, and the Heat lived up to the expectations of Miami fans. After returning to their home court, they successfully seized the opportunity to defeat the Hawks.

80:110，主场大胜对手后，拿到22分11篮板5助攻2盖帽4失误的大卫-李意气风发地接受了采访。

With curly hair, David Lee smiled brightly when answering Craig Sager's question, and once again showed his ambition:

"This is a good start. We have taken the initiative. In terms of playoff experience, we are better than our opponents! Metta has experienced too many big scenes!"

"I have worked with the best players in the world. Lee has taught me how to win in the playoffs. I am really happy to be able to help the team!"

"I'm still learning how to lead a team, but we're not going to miss this opportunity."

The American Airlines Arena was filled with jubilation at this time. Winning is always a good thing, and defeating the strong is even more worth celebrating!

Wade was in a good mood, but he couldn't help frowning when he saw David Lee. Although he scored a game-high 29 points, this new teammate did give him considerable help.

What makes him even more depressed is that most sports reporters prefer to interview the other party. Although he knows that these guys are trying to stir up trouble after the game, Wade is still unhappy. This is his "horse"!
"Wade, next round, go defend yourself!"

"I'm not interested in helping out like those guys on the Pistons. Don't tell me you're a wimp like Allen Iverson!"

"This is how Lee plays. You have to learn this, otherwise the Heat will have no chance of winning the championship."

Wade had just returned to the locker room and hadn't sat down yet, but Artest, shirtless, began to impart his "championship experience" on the other side. The atmosphere group spoke up one after another to cheer up the boss again.

"I believe Wade can at least score double digits even against Lee!"

"Metta is right. Wade can play like Lee. We should discuss with the coaching staff and train like the Knicks. I really don't want to participate in the mini-training camp."

"Wade, have you texted Iverson? I heard he's seeing a psychiatrist again."

Michael Beasley asked the question last with a gloating look on his face, but Wade glared at him and he stopped smiling.

Wade was a little angry and a little disappointed about what happened to his idol. This was not the Iverson he had in mind. How could the indomitable fighter become like this?
"It's just a playoff game. Losing by 62 points is no different than losing by one point."

Artest laughed out loud. He had lost a lot of weight this season, and his cheeks had become thinner, which made the sarcastic smile more obvious:

"Man, don't kid yourself! The Lakers lost by 54 points in the finals, and these guys almost cried after the game because they knew that this record would be laughed at by everyone."

"I guarantee that Iverson has collapsed. I wouldn't be surprised if he announced his retirement tomorrow!"

"You don't know Lee at all. He loves to destroy everything about his opponents. Love for basketball? To hell with that. Fans only love winning."

"."

Artest's sharing of his championship experience once again left Wade speechless. He sincerely hoped that his idol could get through this or at least not say goodbye in such an embarrassing way.

On Sunday, April 4, after only one day of rest, the Pistons faced Game 26. A large number of sports reporters came to Detroit. Ever since the 4 points appeared, everyone had a premonition of something.

In the afternoon, the Knicks warmed up in advance. Li You, who had just scored 51 points the day before, looked full of energy and helped Gasol exercise from time to time.

When it was time for the interview, a large number of reporters surrounded him. At first, they asked the usual questions, until a reporter from the Philadelphia Inquirer suddenly asked:

"Lee, why are you targeting Allen so much? You have known each other since college and this may be his last season."

Everyone showed an interested look and brought the video equipment closer to them. Seeing everyone's expectant eyes, Li You smiled and started to talk about his "small composition":
"I think everyone may have forgotten how good Allen Iverson is. He is a well-known high school student in the United States and is also the absolute core of Georgetown University!"

"That's a famous basketball school. I was at the University of Connecticut at the time, and no one paid attention to me. Although I could always beat them, no one would pay attention to a small player like me."

"I have nothing against him. On the contrary, I have nothing but respect for Allen. Since college, every time we meet, I will give my all!"

"The last season? No, I believe he will not give up the championship. I am already looking forward to our meeting next season."

"."

Looking at Li You who was whistling at his opponent, everyone was silent. Don't ask, asking is a sign of respect. Everyone began to lament for Iverson tonight.

With one hour left before the game, contrary to everyone's expectations, the Pistons officially announced that Iverson would miss Game 4 due to a recurrence of his back injury, and the Son of Philadelphia's playoff run was over.

This news made the New York fans who bought tickets for Sunday furious. They flew over specifically to watch the game, but the most important supporting role was gone?
In the end, the Pistons suffered another defeat in G4, 126:78, with a big score of 4:0, and the Knicks swept their opponents cleanly.

Most sports reporters thought Iverson would continue to play ostrich, but they didn't expect the Son of Philadelphia to attend the press conference with his youngest son after the game.

Without waiting for anyone to ask, Iverson, who was wearing a loose black casual suit, had red eyes. He hugged his son, looked at everyone, and said with a choked voice:
"I'm sorry that I failed the fans."

"For so many years, basketball has not made me happy. Although I love it very much, it is time to stop."

"I want to temporarily say goodbye to basketball and return to my family"

At the end of his speech, Iverson shed tears. The sports reporters in the audience all gasped and asked questions in a disorderly manner, and the scene became chaotic.

Iverson lowered his head and wiped away his tears. He looked at his youngest son and seemed to recall the experiences of these years. Inexplicable emotions surged in his heart:

"Goodbye, NBA"

(End of this chapter)