NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 640 "I am happy when my brother is in pain!" (Daily Chapter)

On Monday, May 2009, 5, the NBA announced the best lineup of this season.

The best five players are:

You Li, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Tim Duncan, Dwight Howard;
The five players in the best second team are:

Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade, Paul Pierce, Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming;
The five players in the best third team are:

Chauncey Billups, Brandon Roy, Carmelo Anthony, Lamar Odom, Shaquille O'Neal.

Because Stoudemire, Garnett and Boozer were all plagued by injuries and their attendance was poor, the Knicks players' statistics were not outstanding, and Odom finally managed to squeeze into the roster.

Considering that the Lakers have a historic record of 67 wins, the list did not cause much heated discussion after it was announced.

Just like the list of the best first team, some local fans said that the Knicks were too strong, and the Lakers and Cavaliers were both in the first team;
Complaints were polarized, and the Knicks, who won 69 games, only had one player selected for the All-NBA Team.

They are trying to prove that their stars are not sticking together, but the fact is that the Lakers are the super team, while the Knicks and Cavaliers are "ordinary teams" built through draft picks.

As for the Nuggets, who also had two players selected for the All-NBA Team, this was ignored by the fans.

No one believed that they could beat the Lakers. After all, the Jazz were a "sick team" and this year's semifinals were too easy for Denver!
Like the Knicks, the Nuggets also got the match point and are leading 3:0. They will most likely lock in the victory tonight.

Carmelo Anthony was all smiles as he made it through the first round and into the conference finals for the first time in his career. When he came to Utah, the smile on his face never stopped and anyone could see that he was in a good mood.

When Anthony arrived at the gym early in the afternoon to warm up, he accepted all interviews actively. This was a new aspect for him as not so many people paid attention to him in the past.

"Melo, it is said that Wade will not attend Game 4. What do you think about his injury?"

In Game 3, the Heat lost 113:85. Wade felt unwell in the second quarter and left the court injured.

In response to this, basketball commentators have recently been mocking the Flash, believing that he should not "fail" so easily. Some even called on Wade to follow the example of his idol Iverson and insist on fighting despite injuries!
Wade, who seemed to be autistic, has not given any positive response, which has caused his reputation to decline a lot. Iverson has been fighting for 13 years, but the new No. 3 is really no match for him.

Anthony's good brother Wade was beaten up. Although his face showed worry and anger, he was very happy in his heart.

You should know that among the players of the 03 class, Wade was the first to enter the divisional finals. At that time, basketball commentators called the Flash "the face of the future"!
Although Anthony led the team into the playoffs, after several consecutive eliminations in the first round, commentators began to call him a stat-gapper and almost stripped him of the Rookie of the Year award.

Everything has changed this season. Chris Paul, who was in the top 5 of the MVP rankings last year, was eliminated with a score of 58. Wade lost his top spot and was eliminated in the second round.

Only his good brother James showed his skills, but Anthony felt that he was no worse than him, so when answering related questions, he showed off more of himself:
"I feel sorry for Wade. You know, we went through the Olympics together and I know how hard he worked to overcome the difficulties!"

"For the current league, I am looking forward to seeing them on the stage of the finals. Whether it is LeBron James or Wade, I have only blessings for them."

Anthony inadvertently mentioned his achievements again, and his little thoughts naturally could not be hidden from these reporters, but most people still maintained respect, and the Nuggets did have a chance to enter the finals.

Anthony really enjoys being the center of attention. He likes good statistics and being praised. Amid the compliments from all around, he gradually lets go of himself and starts to speak out:

"I don't know why y'all keep talking about the Knicks and Lakers game!"

"Maybe next week, you'll see me and LeBron on the finals stage. This year it will be a showdown between young people."

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Naturally, no one will respond to this statement. Although Anthony has some truth in what he said, the fact is that old men still rule the league.

Apart from Li You, there are still the "Big Four" and the "strongest duo". Although some old guys have fallen behind, it is not an easy task for Anthony to defeat subsequent opponents.

The Nuggets are as low-key as their owner Stan Kroenke. They have performed well this season, but the attention they receive is still not as high as that of big-market teams.

Anthony, who became the focus, suddenly remembered the advice of his fiancée Lala, and then put it behind him. New York is a good place, but he is not interested in working with Li You.

As the team entered the semifinals, Billups' reputation got better and better. This low-key championship guard once again demonstrated his strength to the public. It was not that he lacked ability, but that his opponents in the past were too strong.

Unlike Anthony, Billups is very low-key every time he is interviewed, and this time is no exception. When asked about the subsequent games, the championship guard just shared his experience:

"We haven't finished the season yet, you know, when I was a young player, I went through the finals."

"Lee never gets too happy with just one win in the playoffs because he knows he can reach a higher stage. This really impressed me!"

"In the Eastern Conference, the playoffs are very difficult. After coming to the Nuggets, I want to bring this championship mentality to this team. Don't underestimate yourself, and don't underestimate any opponent."

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Billups showed his leadership qualities by sharing his championship experience. His words delighted the Denver reporters. A championship guard is better than a "data brush"!
Some people hate it, some people like it. Obviously, Denver has begun to absorb the championship experience, which can be regarded as the Knicks' contribution to the league.

Anthony is a little inflated, and head coach George Karl also seems to be in high spirits. In the crucial season of renewing his contract with the team, he led the team to the divisional finals. There is no doubt that he will get a good contract.

The old man was full of confidence when talking about tonight's game, and even mocked Miami's rookie coach in a sarcastic way:

"I won't make mistakes. My past coaching experience has taught me not to limit myself to a certain tactic!"

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Many reporters had smiles on their faces. Coach Spoelstra has been ridiculed by many basketball commentators recently. Many people called him "Pat Riley's puppet." The zone defense in Game 3 was a big joke.

The Knicks shot 29 of 14 from beyond the three-point line in this game, with Li You and JR Smith accounting for most of the shots. If it weren't for the poor touch of Raja Bell who came off the bench, the hit rate would have been even higher.

When asked about the next opponent, George Karl was not polite. The old man once again expressed his confidence:
"If there is a team in the Western Conference that can beat the Lakers, it will definitely be the Nuggets!"

Fortunately, Sloan is also a veteran coach, otherwise the old guy might have ridiculed him in person again. The Nuggets rose, and head coach George Karl became the biggest winner.

At 20 p.m. that night, the Eastern Conference semifinals ushered in Game 4. As the broadcaster, TNT frequently focused its camera on Wade on the bench before the game. The latter was dressed in a black suit and sat upright on the bench. After the game started, Reggie Miller, who was on the commentary stand, saw that Li You could always easily get rid of Daequan Cook's defense and that the Heat's starting player, Yassub Diawara, made frequent mistakes, and subconsciously commented:
"It's hard for the Heat's starting backcourt to limit Lee, and injuries to Wade and James Jones make it hard for them to resist the impact of the defending champions!"

Marv Albert didn't mind watching a bullying game. After all, when he was in New York, the Knicks started to clock out in the third quarter. While Li You was grabbing the backcourt rebound, he immediately exclaimed loudly:

"31-year-old Lee is in great shape! He looks faster than any other player on the field!"

After picking up the basketball near the elbow, Li You continued to accelerate along the left sideline. Facing Yassub Diawara who came forward to block him, he shook his body and passed the ball.

Yashooba Diawara, who was given the defensive task tonight, seemed to have turned into a black wooden stake. The basketball passed by his left hand, and in the blink of an eye, Li You had broken through along the sideline from the right side of his body.

The ball passed between the player and the player, causing the fans in the front row to lean back and scream in surprise. Li You chased the ball at an extremely fast speed and suddenly stopped when he was close to the three-point line.

Haslem and his teammates who were retreating to the paint area saw Li You making a quick stop jump shot in the transition offense. He subconsciously turned his head and the basketball went into the net!
"Oh!"

From dribbling past the defense to shooting, Li You did it all in one go. Without Wade, he no longer led the defense. After scoring the goal, he smiled at the Heat fans.

Daequan Cook, who received the ball at the baseline, was also a little nervous. He was not good at organizing, and if there was no one around, he would not have played at position 1. The ball was passed immediately after half court, and Artest took on the task of organizing.

Playing a pick-and-roll, Artest broke through with the ball in his right hand, encountered help defense, and passed the ball back to Haslem in an orderly manner. The latter received the ball in the left elbow area, faced interference from Gasol, and missed a jump shot.

“ATTACK THE BASKET!!”

Head coach Spoelstra on the sidelines was so anxious that he shouted a warning that this kind of non-aggressive attack would only make the score gap bigger and bigger.

Li You received the ball again in the backcourt and threw it out at the first opportunity. Soon JR Smith rushed across half court. Yashooba Diawara, who was chasing him, showed a surprised expression on his face. He watched his opponent approach the left wing and threw the ball!
In almost the same position as the previous round, JR Smith patted his chest immediately after hitting the shot, retreating while showing his tough guy temperament
Reggie Miller was speechless. JR Smith always performed better against the atmosphere group. The Heat showed signs of collapse soon after the game started:
"Cook has to get the ball to David Lee as soon as possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Heat's offense had no patience to continue. With David Lee's cross screen and coming to the low post on the left side, Li You suddenly came to assist in defense the moment he received the ball.

Chandler blocked the baseline and when the double-team was formed, David Lee could only throw the ball back outside the three-point line. Daequan Cook, who was in an open position, did not shoot immediately. Facing Li You who slid out, he broke through smoothly.

Seeing his teammate's stupid choice, David Lee immediately yelled, but it was too late.
Daquan Cook, who broke through to the free throw line, tried to dribble the ball behind his back, but his movements were deformed after a physical confrontation and was directly intercepted by Li You.

Cook fell to the ground with his body tilted, and tried to complain to the referee, but no one paid any attention to him. Amid cheers, Li You, who was unguarded in the frontcourt, turned 360 degrees, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and slammed it down!

16:4，首节还有7分42秒，一波8:0，斯波主教练无奈请求暂停。

David Lee encountered difficulties, and the Heat barely maintained their dignity with Artest's 4 points. The opponent's points increased too quickly, and Yassub Diawara, who started for the first time in the playoffs, was completely confused.

Daequan Cook walked to the bench with his head down. He had secretly laughed at Iverson and Wade before, but tonight he was hit by a boomerang and felt that he was "not going to make it":
"Sorry! I'll try, Bro! I swear."

A frustrated Daequan Cook apologized for his mistake and passed the ball as soon as he crossed half court. He didn't even dare to make too many movements. This mentality also caused his shooting to completely collapse.

There was silence on the bench, and Wade didn't say a word. Continuous games and too much physical confrontation caused his knee injury to relapse. He tried his best for the team, but was instead mocked as a "softie" by the commentators.

"Calm down, your opponent's hit rate will drop, all you have to do is stay patient"

Head coach Spoelstra called out to his players loudly, his face once again showing an anxious look. When Wade saw this, he felt that the game was completely over. He didn't believe that the coaching staff could turn the tide.

After the timeout, as Gasol and Prince seized their opportunities and hit mid-range jump shots, the American Airlines Arena became more and more noisy, and some Heat fans couldn't hold it anymore.

With more points blossoming, the Knicks entered rotation mode halfway through the first quarter. D'Antoni sat on the bench with a smile on his face. The first two rounds of games were easier than he expected, which was a good thing for the team!
Chalmers and Thaddeus Young were also eager to try in their seats. They would definitely get more playing time tonight, but the newbies soon curled their lips secretly.

Rondo was holding a tactical board and actively communicating with the assistant coach. Seeing this, Chalmers knew that he would probably only play for a few minutes tonight:

"Bro, get more stats in the second quarter. I have a feeling it's going to be hard for us to get much playing time in the conference finals!"

Hearing the reminder, Thaddeus Young showed a hint of surprise on his face. Thinking of the recent TNT program analyzing the Cavaliers, he gradually understood the newbie's idea:

"You think there's no garbage time in the conference finals? Dwight Howard?"

Chalmers didn't say anything, just shrugged his shoulders. The coaching staff has been watching videos recently, and the Cavaliers' twin towers look very dominant. Considering Gasol's condition, they will most likely encounter difficulties.

Taking a look at Gazuric who was dancing wildly with the towel, the big guy's happy look left Thaddeus Young speechless. There was indeed a gap in strength.

As time went by, the Heat failed to seize the opportunity despite large-scale rotations, and the score gap became larger and larger.

David Lee finally enjoyed the treatment of a core player, but he found it difficult to deal with the Knicks' help defense. In the second half, he made consecutive mistakes, causing some fans in the back row to leave early.

Although many Heat fans called for fighting for the home team to the end before the game, at the end of the fourth quarter, the screaming seats were empty and everyone continued the past tradition.

Wade, who had been silent since the start of the game, once again witnessed the "grand occasion" of the exit. When the final buzzer sounded, he sat in his seat and was reluctant to get up for a long time.

"shush"

Amid scattered boos, the score remained at 118:71. The Knicks atmosphere team failed to seize the opportunity and ultimately won by only 47 points.

The director's camera immediately focused on Li You, who had changed into his away training suit early. He kept hugging and greeting his opponents. Finally, when he came to Craig Sager, who was wearing a red and white checkered suit, he immediately joked:

"The Flash always encounters opponents who are faster than him. I can only express my regret for what happened to him!"

Sager grinned and turned to look at the Heat bench. He found that Wade was gone and was immediately dissatisfied:
"Young players nowadays are too willful. Lee, congratulations on reaching the Eastern Conference Finals again. How do you feel about this series?"

Wade lost the game in the player tunnel. Li You didn't mind. Facing the camera, he chuckled and teased his opponent again:
"No. 3 is really cursed! I don't mind Wade changing to No. 1."

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(End of this chapter)