NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 696 Records are meant to be broken (7300 words chapter)
On Thursday, January 2010, 1, the NBA only scheduled one game that day.

For ordinary fans, the Bobcats' games are boring, lacking in stars, playing in a retro style, and not having a good enough record.

Even though Michael Jordan made bold statements in the new season after acquiring a majority stake, few people still paid attention to this team.

Ever since Larry Brown invited Iverson to return to play but was rejected, there has been less and less news about the Bobcats, so much so that when they played against the Knicks for the first time in the new season, only the score was reported.

But tonight's game is different. The Knicks have three games in a week this week. There has been no game since Monday, but there are more and more reports about the Bobcats. The reason is very simple:
“The night of the 7th is a record night!”

After Sunday's big win over the Pacers, the Knicks' record has reached 33-0.

Not only did he break his own record for the best start in the NBA, but he also tied the Lakers' 1971-game winning streak set in the 72-33 season.

In the 02-03 season, the Knicks' record ended at 29 consecutive wins. Due to the schedule at the time, New York fans felt regretful about this. This time the record is about to be broken, so naturally it has to be reported extensively.

Early "loan" victory has become a routine operation. Some fans want the opponent to give up in advance. Such a weak team should just be a background board.
Michael Dunk, who bought the team, always appears on the sidelines in the new season, but this time he did not come to New York with the team. It is enough to leave the background board to Larry Brown.

ESPN started reporting on the winning streak early in the morning, and also reviewed the major and minor records set by Li You since he entered the league.

A series of the youngest double-doubles, triple-doubles and scoring records in history, a bunch of three-point shooting records, plus the Knicks' various 20+ winning streak records, many cloud fans in front of the TV called it outrageous.

When reviewing the playoff records, the spectators who watched Sports Center in the morning were all numb.

"50 consecutive wins, a record that won't be broken even after another century!"

Grant Hill gave a very firm conclusion in front of the camera. This is not the first time he has commented on the 50-game winning streak in the playoffs. Thinking of the situation this season, this championship forward rarely "loans" on the show:
"Lee hasn't stopped yet. By June, maybe we can see their 6th consecutive win. I can't imagine who will be their opponent!"

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8 consecutive championships, tying the record set by the Celtics, 34 consecutive wins, breaking the Lakers' winning streak record, aesthetic fatigue suddenly disappeared, and Li You has always been far ahead in ESPN's MVP rankings.

In the afternoon, during TNT's pre-game show, the trio naturally boasted a lot. 33 consecutive wins was already outrageous. This record has been maintained for almost 40 years, which is enough to show how difficult it is.

Ever since Excel's commentary swept the entire league, TNT's ratings have been declining year by year.

Not only is there news program like Sports Center next door, but the revamped First Take and the old PTI sports talk show are also very popular.

The trio is basically dead. After ESPN launched its own high-level mathematical model, it has basically crushed its peers in all aspects. In the Excel track, TNT has fallen behind in all aspects.

In this case, after the Christmas game, the big mouth Charles Barkley criticized Kobe crazily, especially after the Lakers lost to the Suns. Barkley said something that hurt the fans on the show:

"Shaquille O'Neal took Kobe Bryant to a level he didn't belong to!"

"Kobe is the most overrated player in NBA history. The only difference between him and Allen Iverson is that he is luckier."

In recent years, after the Christmas game, Kobe would "break down" and the Lakers' record would fluctuate. Although there were criticisms in the past, this season it reached its peak.

This is the price of losing even after teaming up with MVP. There are still people discussing Kobe. The Celtics' "Big Four" are completely out of date after losing to the Cavaliers. No one is optimistic that the old men can make it out of the East.

At this time in the studio, Charles Barkley was smiling happily. While the person next to him was praising Li You and the Knicks' winning streak, he angrily criticized the Mamba. The ratings don't lie, and he has found the most suitable track for the show.

What made the big mouth even happier was that Kobe really cooperated with him. In yesterday's game against the Clippers, Mamba made 30 of 10 shots again, and 13 of 3 shots in the first half. Barkley almost tweeted to celebrate.
"I got a text from Kobe telling me to shut up but I won't stop spreading the truth!"

Holding up his phone and facing the camera, Barkley showed the trash talk Kobe sent him, trying to maintain a serious look, but the smile on the corner of his mouth could no longer be suppressed, and he quickly added, shaking his head:
"In my opinion, Kobe's greatest achievement is not the championship ring, but establishing himself as Lee's rival!"

"They were never on the same level of players and I know he wants to earn my respect, simply by stopping claiming to be 'the best'."

"LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard are all better than Kobe, but they are very humble."

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The criticism from his partner could not stop. He shot 30 of 10, 7 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, 15 of 11 free throws, 33 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 3 turnovers. In the eyes of Ernie Johnson, Kobe did not perform so badly:

"Okay, Chuck, the Lakers are 28-6 and still first in the Western Conference. They can keep losing. Not every player is as efficient and stable as Lee."

"What surprised me was Shannon Brown's performance after the Christmas game. I'm looking forward to the next match between the Lakers and the Knicks."

"What do you think of tonight's game?"

Kenny Smith saw his partner turn around and ask him a question, and immediately realized that Big Mouth had gone too far. He didn't want to receive "death threats" on social media, so he immediately changed the subject:
"It's going to be hard for Emeka Okafor to play better against the Knicks' big men, and Gerald Wallace has been in great form this season, but the Knicks' front line is definitely ready."

"The Bobcats lack talent, and tonight will most likely be a record night."

A backcourt combination of Raymond Felton and Ronald Murray is like a "sieve" in front of Li You, which is why Barkley is not interested in discussing it.

When Big Mouth heard his partner trying to make a serious analysis, he immediately interrupted:

"If Lee loses to the Bobcats, I'd rather eat the microphone! He's not Kobe, he won't be stupid enough to shoot 30 times and only hit 10 goals."

For a moment, the studio was filled with a joyful atmosphere again. The two partners on the side almost covered their faces on the spot. They really didn't want to attract attention in this way.

At 19 p.m. that evening, half an hour before the game was to start, Madison Square Garden was already full. It was a record night and ticket prices had increased again, but loyal New York fans still chose to support the game.

Naturally, some people criticize the fact that ticket prices increase every now and then, but the reality is a bit abstract. "If you don't buy, there are plenty of people who will." This is the current situation.
As the hotel apartment is about to open, Ivana has appeared in front of the camera frequently recently. In addition to recording The Apprentice, after Christmas, she sits on the sidelines whenever it is a home game.

Since last year, Tang Nade has been promoting that not only were his houses not affected by the financial crisis, but their prices had even increased, but this still failed to stop the project from selling like crap.

The boasting was too much, so Ivana had to move to the "new home" with Li You to advertise. The hotel apartment project was in urgent need of a buyer, and the old man wanted to sell the property to Li You.
During the advance warm-up, Li You also took six little guys to practice shooting. The "Li Basketball Team" has been successfully formed. The little ones who were dribbling the ball made New York reporters press the shutter frantically.

At this time, the little guys were already sitting in a row. Ivana comforted them and looked at her friends beside her. She felt that Georgina's good son looked more and more familiar.

Both of them were dressed in jeans and camel-colored sweaters. Georgina, who had just fed candy to the twins, saw her friend's gaze and showed an indifferent expression. She covered her mouth and whispered:
"Don't you consider girls?"

Aurelius, with black hair, smiled at Georgina beside his mother, then looked at the six people who were quietly eating candy. He also wanted to come over and play with them.

The more they looked, the more they resembled each other. Ivana looked at her son Cyrus, then glanced at the hair color of the other little guys. When she turned her head to look at her friend, she smiled again and whispered with her hand covering her mouth:

"When I finish this job, we will consider having another child!"

As Li You's bedmate, Ivana knew Li You's preferences very well. Theoretically, a good friend should not be his type. She subconsciously patted her surging chest and felt that she was the real ideal type.

With a low laugh, Georgina knew her friend was not telling the truth. Ivana had changed a lot, and seeing her plump face, she could guess that the two of them had probably started having a baby again recently.

The two kept whispering, and Ivana suddenly guessed a possibility: her good friend was a real rich woman, and Bloomberg seemed to have transferred her wealth to Ax Capital.

Although it cannot be confirmed, it is possible that Tang Nade and others were so angry because of this incident.

"Mommy, I want to shoot basketball, too."

Aurelius looked towards the sidelines, pulled his mother, Georgina touched her son's head, and whispered in his ear:

"Let Daddy take you next time!"

The little guy has a better memory than other children of the same age and is also stronger than his peers. From birth to now, Aurelius has not consumed too much energy of Georgina, and her son is incredibly healthy.

The six people queuing for candy didn't pay attention to their brothers. From time to time, they asked Ivana for new candies in a baby voice. In the harmonious atmosphere, Ivana became more and more suspicious. She always felt that something was wrong with her friend.

Before the game started, TNT reporters did not forget to interview Li You. 34 consecutive wins, this outrageous record attracted a lot of traffic, and no one wanted to miss this historical moment.

"Lee, the last time you won 29 games in a row was in 03. How do you feel about tonight's game?"

Madison Square Garden was particularly noisy, with many fans holding up whiteboards with the 34-game winning streak. This phenomenon did not just happen tonight, but has been around since the beginning of the New Year.
"Records are meant to be broken! We are ready."

"Winning streak is sometimes a kind of pressure, but we have turned the pressure into motivation. Look at the fans supporting the Knicks. There is no reason for us to lose tonight."

Li You spoke in a relaxed tone and looked confident, as if he did not take the 34-game winning streak too seriously. To this, the veteran reporter Sager also laughed and followed the New York trend and began to "borrow money":

"In the next game, your opponent is the Rockets. After starting your road trip in the West, perhaps you will extend your record to 35 consecutive wins."

Hearing the "blessing", Li You nodded and counted the next games in front of the camera:

"Rockets, Thunder, 76ers, consecutive away games, this is indeed a good opportunity. Considering the schedule later, we will expand the record during this period."

"This is the best feedback for the support of New York fans. No one wants to disappoint these loyal fans!"

Li You gave the answer with a smile, and Sager didn't think it was wrong. Judging from the team's strength, the "loan" was well-founded and really convincing!

“Lee! Lee! Lee!”

In the screaming seats in the back row, some fans who bought expensive tickets started shouting loudly again. The fanatical atmosphere made the Bobcats look at each other in bewilderment.

As the team leader, Okafor was not interested in making bold statements before the game. Wallace was the same, acknowledging that he would become a background player tonight. Only Larry Brown was still encouraging everyone with a dark face:
"Listen, I want to see you play according to the game plan and not be affected by the atmosphere on the scene!"

“No one is invincible.”

Nazr Mohammed's face was full of depression. Although the coach's chicken soup was good, defending against pick-and-rolls would depend on the efforts of a big man like him.

When the game started, the Bobcats missed shots right away. Wallace failed to score after several strong attacks and was not fouled. He cursed in frustration:
"What a damn game!" On the TNT commentary stand, the game was one-sided after the opening. Kevin Harlan did not show any surprise. Although the opponent double-teamed the Knicks at the beginning, the Knicks scored consecutively with 4 vs. 3:
"A wonderful cooperation, Gasol assisted Chandler to score in the basket again!"

"Just like the last time we played, Okafor still couldn't solve the pick-and-roll problem. This is also the trouble for most teams in the league. If they want to win, they have to double-team Lee."

Doug Collins added a sentence, and when he saw Raymond Felton failed to get rid of the defense after the pick-and-roll, and his reckless jump shot from the free throw line was blocked by Li You and missed the shot, he immediately praised him again:
"This season, Lee has shown excellent defensive form. Most backcourt players in the league find it difficult to perform well in front of him!"

"At 32 years old, Lee may win his first DPOY trophy in his career."

Raymond Felton didn't want to come to New York to play at all. After being entangled continuously at the beginning of the game, his mentality was a little broken. The opponent couldn't touch him and instead hit him hard.

During the defensive round, the distracted Felton stumbled while trying to set a screen and bumped into Chandler. At the moment of being out of position, Nazr Mohammed did not react in time and the big man was still shrinking inside the three-point line.

Amid the cheers of the fans, at the top of the arc, Felton looked up and watched Li You make a quick stop jump shot. Without any surprise, the excellent offensive rhythm made the basketball go into the net.

0:11, in less than 3 minutes, the Bobcats were trailing by double digits.

The boiling atmosphere in the stadium made several players lose their enthusiasm. Seeing that the coach did not request a timeout, Wallace asked for the ball again for a one-on-one play on the wing, breaking through Prince's defense, but his layup was still interfered by the big man.

Seeing that the opponent was about to launch another transition offense, Okafor, who failed to grab the rebound, fouled directly and then raised his hands in frustration.

Li You was very considerate of this alumnus who was not doing well in his career. While catching the ball, he did not forget to comfort him:
"It's just a regular game, Emeka, losing is not a bad thing!"

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Okafor forced a smile and was in no mood to respond. Life was becoming increasingly difficult for an old-school power forward like him, and this was also the influence brought by Li You.

As time went by, the Bobcats, who gradually found their form, failed to narrow the score. The Knicks took the lead in rotation, and when Chalmers came on the court, Li You moved to the No. 2 position.

JR Smith, who missed the shot, returned to the bench and clapped his hands in frustration. On the record night, he was a little nervous. However, at the beginning of the game, he was possessed by the blacksmith. When he saw Matthews attentively handing him a drink, he pretended to be cool again:
"Perform well, Nico! Many people will never be able to participate in a competition like this in their lifetime!"

Although he was unhappy, Wesley Matthews still smiled on the surface and bumped fists with his fists:

"I know! I think Li will continue to set new records in the future."

On the other side, Danny Green, who was waiting for towels to be distributed, was already numb from listening to the communication between his teammates. The locker room was full of flatterers, and he was still concentrating on studying the "juice technology", and there was no chance for him to get ahead.

What made him feel most outrageous was that regardless of whether Li You was there or not, these guys were full of praise for him. It was just like going to church to worship.
With 1 minute and 20 seconds left in the first quarter, D'Antoni strolled back to the bench with his hands in his pockets and waved to Matthews and Dio. The two men whose names were called immediately ran to the sidelines with smiles on their faces.

Charles Oakley saw Danny Green still in a daze and immediately turned around to remind the newbie:

"Rookie, do your job!"

Danny Green quickly ran to the sidelines and handed Li You a training suit. The newbie who had no seat quickly sat on the floor and watched the game with envy on his face.

Gary Neal, who has also been in a slump recently, sat next to the rookie. "There are all kinds of bootlickers" is the current situation in the locker room, and the "shoe shiner" is actually getting better and better:
"You're running out of time, man."

As a person who has experienced this, Gary Neal reminded the rookie that if he continued like this, he would have to play in the Development League. Danny Green was speechless when he heard his teammates whispering. He held it in for a long time before replying:
"I do not know what to do."

The energetic Marion runs very fast in fast breaks and is the absolute core of the rotation lineup. He cooperates well with Dio. Matthews is mainly responsible for biting defense. Danny Green is currently not as good as him in this job.

Gary Neal could only sigh in his heart when he thought of the clear division of labor within the team. Li You never asked for extra practice, but these role players were almost exhausted.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was fixed at 19:36. The Knicks, who had rotated early, led by 17 points. The New York fans at the scene had no more worries and shouted continuously, happily celebrating the arrival of 34 wins.

In the commentary booth, Doug Collins saw some minor problems with the Knicks and commented on them during the intermission:
"Mario Chalmers had some issues organizing the offense, but he made up for it with his shooting."

Kevin Harlan doesn't think this is a problem. This season, Chalmers, who has officially entered the rotation lineup, has performed as well as Rondo in the past in three-point shooting:

"Yes, we rotate the squad, and a lot of times Dio plays the role of organizer. After the European Championships, his condition is better than last season."

In the following games, although the Bobcats reduced their rotation, the score difference remained stable. At the end of the third quarter, rookie Ibaka also got a chance.

Okafor, who was in a state of panic, rushed to the basket to grab the frontcourt rebound and tried to dunk against the rookie, but was blocked. Amid cheers, he grabbed the rebound again, but was blocked again.
Larry Brown on the sidelines saw this scene and his face turned black. Thinking of the Bobcats' draft situation, the old man couldn't help but whisper as he sat back in his seat:

“Why do they always get the right players?!”

The assistant coach couldn't answer this question, and the Bobcats wasted draft picks in a row. The only thing that can be blamed on this situation is the new owner's unique vision.

In the end, the Bobcats surrendered in the third quarter. After a whole quarter of garbage time, the score finally settled at 87:122, and the Knicks easily won 34 consecutive victories.

New York fans were excited about breaking the Lakers' winning streak. JR Smith, possessed by the blacksmith, forgot about his poor performance and began to show his tough guy temperament with Chandler.

Lee You, who had changed into his training uniform early, clapped his hands repeatedly to greet the fans, and soon, the shouts became a unified "Lee".
Craig Sager smiled when he heard the crazy shouting at the scene. When he got close to Li You, the old man "loaned" again:
"Congratulations, Li! 34 consecutive wins, I believe you will not stop here!"

Li You did not deny that if he wanted to win the MVP again, he needed these gimmicks. With a smile on his face, he responded confidently:

“Yes, a championship season requires a great record!”

On Saturday, January 2010, 1, the Thunder team returned to their home court and prepared for tonight's game in a low-key manner.

Unlike big basketball markets like New York, although the Thunder have their own fans after moving to Oklahoma City, they still don't get much attention. The number of live broadcasts across the United States has increased a little, but they are all on NBA TV.

The team will face the Knicks on Monday, which has given the young people attention in advance. Taking this opportunity, Durant started "talking nonsense" on Twitter again.

Ever since Li You and Ivana began advertising the hotel apartment frequently in the new year, some gossipmongers have claimed that the two are getting married. To this, fans have had a lukewarm response, but Durant has been paying close attention.

Early in the morning, Durant posted several "inexplicable" tweets in a row, leaving Oklahoma City fans with a puzzled look on their faces:
"A complete family can help children grow up better. I won't complain about my growing environment. I know how to be a good father."

“I’m glad my signature shoe has been recognized and I will continue to work hard.”

The bill was posted on social media. EasyMoneySniper is Durant's ID. He recently changed his profile picture to a "positive energy" photo of himself taking a photo with a young fan.
When James Harden came to the Ford Center to warm up in the afternoon, he also had a question mark on his face when he saw the "energetic" Durant. Without Durant, the Thunder team has a harmonious locker room. The newbie asked directly:
"Hey man, are you planning on proposing to your girlfriend? Do you want me to help you plan a party?"

Durant, who had just finished shooting training, was sweating profusely. Seeing Harden's curious eyes, he immediately raised his head and said:
"We've broken up!"

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James Harden was a little confused. What is there to be proud of?

If he remembered correctly, Durant had not broken up on Wednesday. Thinking about those "weird" tweets, the newbie really had no idea what this teammate was thinking.

Tonight's opponent is the Pacers, but their record of 10 wins and 25 losses is really poor. Facing such an opponent with a diving No. pick, the Thunder players who have begun to realize their talents did not take it seriously.

Westbrook didn't pay attention to Durant's life. Since TNT repeatedly bombarded Mamba, he began to empathize with his idol. When he heard the two talking about something unrelated to basketball, he called again:
"We have to end New York's winning streak! Consecutive away games, this is our chance!"

"Lee has been hurting Kobe. If we can win the game, I will tell the fans that this is not how basketball games should be played."

Ever since Kobe said "Russell Westbrook is most like me" after playing against the Lakers this season, I have become a die-hard fan of Mamba.

This is the first time that Westbrook has been recognized by a superstar. Compared with Li You's "ignoring" attitude, the newbie has already turned to Mamba.

James Harden also had a question mark on his face when he heard his teammates complaining about the recent TNT show. It had nothing to do with them. Kobe was just an inefficient player:
"Man, I don't think this is any of our business."

Hearing Harden's whisper, Westbrook glared and whispered unhappily:
"The NBA was not like this in the past. Kobe is right. Awards cannot be judged based solely on statistics. Those basketball critics don't understand basketball at all."

"Looking at the record, it was Lee who won the trophy. It's none of our business. Who cares about Kobe? If he played low-key, no one would criticize him. Let me take 30 shots, and I can get the same data as him."

James Harden complained again, and was glared at by Westbrook again. The rookie still wanted to take 30 shots. He should ask him if he agrees first!

Jeff Green was worried that the two would quarrel over an irrelevant topic, so he immediately changed the subject with a smile:
"If we can win this game, maybe we'll have a chance to get more votes!"

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The emerging quartet makes new head coach Scott Brooks feel gratified. Although the Lakers are currently the only dominant team, he believes that the opponent will soon disintegrate and the Thunder's championship window is about to arrive.

The game in the evening did not receive much attention, but Durant was in great form amid the enthusiastic cheers of the Oklahoma City fans.

Playing for 38 minutes, Durant made 18 of 12 shots and scored a double-double of 40 points and 12 rebounds. The opponents were unable to limit this young forward who was realizing his talent.

100:108, the Thunder won at home, and their record is 20 wins and 16 losses, and the playoffs are expected!
Many fans began to shout Durant's name, which made the newbie very excited. He had won the recognition of Oklahoma City fans.

Thinking of the "abandoned goddess", Durant, who was interviewed, was asked about Monday's game and boasted to the local sports media:

"Records are meant to be broken. I don't think the other team can easily win in our home court!"

"You know, the Thunder have begun to realize their talent, and I believe we can create our own winning streak in the future."

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When they returned to the locker room, the youngsters began to celebrate, but Durant took out his phone and found that there were only replies from fans under the status. He was a little disappointed for a moment, but he quickly cheered up and updated again:
"I long for a complete family. I don't care about the child's last name. Love can change everything."

When everyone started ice therapy, James Harden also checked Twitter. When he saw the news that the Rockets lost at home, he posted a "God-Lee" in the comment section.

After browsing for a while, Harden found Durant's "inexplicable" movement again. Harden subconsciously glanced at his teammates who were buried in their heads and showed a sympathetic look. Is this "being a father"?
Then in the comment section @Black Model Ex-Girlfriend, Harden pondered for a moment, felt that there were not many responsible Nicos left, and typed with both hands to send his blessings:

"Kevin still cares about you."

(End of this chapter)