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One-fifth of the season has gone on, and the Knicks have the same record of 11 wins and 6 losses as the Hawks, ranking behind the Hawks due to the relationship between wins and losses, ranking fourth in the Eastern Conference.

This result was higher than Ke Yan's expectations. There are many rookies in the team, and it is more or less necessary to adapt to the difficulty of professional competitions.But surprisingly, Curry, Matthews, and Holiday all adapted to the league at the fastest speed.

Among them, Matthews' performance surprised the outside world the most.Ke Yan signed Matthews directly after the draft, and he didn't even go through the summer league process. He once said that "Matthews will make everyone who misses him regret it." Reality.

Matthews played a high-quality 3D performance. This style of player is plug-and-play in any system, but he lost the selection!

This season, the Knicks played the league's top offense, ranking second in the league in points per game, fourth in the league in offensive efficiency per 3.4 rounds, first in the league in three-point attempts and hits, and eighth in field goal percentage; The average hit 2 three-pointers is the first in the league. Mike Miller averaged two three-pointers per game and is also a highly productive and efficient shooter.

Considering that the Knicks don't play fast breaks frequently this season, the team's top offensive efficiency is basically supported by outside shooting.

But with the league's top firepower output, the Knicks' defense is visible to the naked eye!Sixth in the league in points allowed per game, fifth in the league in defensive efficiency per 2 rounds, and last in the league in defensive efficiency at the basket!It cannot be said that the inside line is completely undefended, but if it is measured by the 60k score. 50 points is the basic score, and there is a high probability that only about [-] points can be given.

On the defensive end, the defensive influence of the inside line has always been greater than that of the outside line.Nash's poor defense will not affect the long-term strength of the Suns; Iverson's poor defensive habits will not affect the 76ers' progress to the finals; but if the inside defense is poor.

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Basically, it cannot be saved.

After thinking twice, Ke Yan decided to push for a deal with the Thunder and discuss about Jeff Green.Jeff Green can do three things, has excellent physical talent, and has a relatively good defensive willingness. If he is used well, he can play an important supplement to the Knicks' defense system.

Ke Yan's way of restarting the trade with the Thunder is also very strange. Instead of quoting Jeff Green, he continued to talk to Presti about Harden's deal, and took out Matthews and Holiday as chips, and even offered to Presti Stee expressed his attitude, the whole team except Curry can choose at will, including Love!

If, if, in case, if Presti really agrees, then Keyan is not afraid, but can directly celebrate the completion of the Knicks reconstruction!With the 09 duo as the core, it's over with the two of them leveling up, what more James is needed!

"Kimi, don't say you don't want to trade Curry, even if you put Curry in the deal, we won't send James Harden."

Presti's words are not entirely pretending.Not to mention the positional conflict between Curry and Westbrook, but Curry's physical fitness is not the Thunder's dish.

Harden, the little chubby guy, doesn't look like he has Xiaochuan, he focuses on rhythm flow, and when he gets violent, he can dunk in one step from the free throw line!Compared with Curry, who plays reluctant jokes from time to time, I don't know how stronger he is.

"But we are really interested in Mike Miller and Matthews. If you consider it, we can still cooperate." Presti said.

After a few games, Presti also took a fancy to Matthews by the way, and he was more suitable than Brad Miller for the "leadership" of the deal.

"You want our two main players in one go, are you planning to give me KD?" Ke Yan didn't suffer at all, "If not, I don't plan to let them both go at the same time. I don't need Westbrook."

"The player I can give is Jeff Green. Kimi, you took the initiative to call, I believe you are sincere to change the situation of the team, and I believe you can see that Jeff Green is more suitable for you, Mike Mi Le is more suitable for us!"

"Since I chose Harden from you, it is because the tactical system I plan to implement is different from other people~" Ke Yan continued to pretend, "But you are right. I can take out Mike Miller, but immediately Hughes can't, he's in our team's long-term plan."

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What about Brad Miller? "Jeff Green changed Mike Miller alone, the Thunder suffered too much, and Presti didn't want to be a fool.

"Help me find an inside line like Yin Baka who has a strong defense ability, and I will give you Brad."

Brad Miller's shooting ability and coping ability are important accessories for the Knicks to play 5-out tactics, but his defense has declined too much compared to that year. Whether it is a top defense against a big center or a switch guard, it is not sure. Ke Yan After a brief inspection, he is also willing to let him go if the chips are right.

Or what Ke Yan said to Presti, except for Curry, any Knicks player is valuable!

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On December 12, the Knicks were a guest at the North Shore Garden Arena and challenged the Celtics away to the Celtics.

During the offseason, Pierce "robbed" two first-round picks and two first-round swaps from the Clippers, but the strength of the Celtics did not decrease significantly.After Brand joined the team, he averaged 16+9 per game, which has declined compared to his peak period, but it also helped the Celtics improve the team's inside strength!On the wing position, the team snatched Barnes from the Knicks to fill Pierce's vacancy. Barnes averaged 8.5 points per game, made 37% of the three-pointers, and could provide tough defense. He is absolutely qualified start.

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Under Rondo's revitalization, the Celtics have ranked fifth in the Eastern Conference so far, which is higher than many people's expectations!

The fourth and fifth matchup in the East should have sparks flying.But the gap between the coaches opened the distance between the Knicks and the Celtics.Facing the Knicks' full three-point play, the Celtics struggled to cope.

Perkins is a blue-collar meat shield. He is not very useful except for top defense and rebound protection. Once he is pulled out of the three-point line by the old Miller, he basically cannot go back; Brand is similar to him, except for his height. In addition to being short, the captain is a typical "center forward" style of play, and it is very disadvantageous to move.

Both insiders were evacuated from the penalty area. Curry and Mike Miller frequently tossed the Celtics with air cuts and counter runs, making the opponent's defense exhausted.

Rivers belongs to you. Give him some leftover players, and he can lead the team to achieve good results, but if you give him a strong lineup and expect him to lead the team to win the championship, there is a high probability that you will be disappointed.

Rivers' ability is average, but his luck is really awesome.In his previous life, he coached many powerful lineups, and "Pierce, Garnett, and Ray Allen" dragged him to win a championship trophy together, but it was this trophy that made him a "champion coach" and once achieved The feat of "coach changing draft picks"; and in 14, when Clippers owner Sterling exposed "racist" remarks, many Clippers players decided to strike. Rivers and Paul turned the tide and turned the Clippers The players persuaded to come back to the game one by one, and made some cuts with Sterling. This performance of taking the overall situation into account made him a new generation of "Martin Luther King" and was more respected by black players.

Later, a long coaching career allowed him to win 100 games.Since then, Rivers has also achieved the double buff of "Champion Coach" + "Thousand Wins Coach"!

In this life, when encountering Ke Yan, a bug with more perverted luck and direct time travel, Rivers was in tragedy.The championship will definitely not be won. Without the blessing of the championship, he may not be able to get so many opportunities to coach a strong team, and a thousand victories are still far away.

In the end, the Knicks defeated the Celtics away with a score of 110:95. (12-6)

After the whole game, Curry played steadily, and Rivers did not adopt a strategy of double-teaming him. He misplaced Perkins after the pick-and-roll to get whatever he wanted, scoring 28 points and 8 assists in the game.

After the win, the Knicks rose to third in the East; but only sat in this position for one day before being kicked off by the Eagles.

In a "strong dialogue", the Eagles defeated last season's Eastern Conference champion Magic 107:102, and continued to suppress the Knicks by virtue of the relationship between victory and defeat, occupying the third place in the Eastern Conference.

The Eagles under D'Antoni performed well, but Diaw, who was originally played under him, was a little "lost".The French magician averaged 29 minutes per game this season, 7 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists per game. All statistics have hit a new low since 05.

Looking at his increasingly wide body, the big contract signed that year may become a "junk contract", and the team also has the idea of ​​​​sending Dior away to make room for Joe Johnson's future contract renewal.

In fact, Dior’s problem is very simple. He is a player who needs tactical status and possession of the ball; but D’Antoni’s tactical system concentrates the ball more in the hands of Paul and Joe Johnson. Once the tactical status is not enough, Dior’s performance will dive. .

The Frenchman most wants to join New York and continue to cooperate with Ke Yan. He thinks that Ke Yan is the coach who can use him the most.It's a pity that with Lefu around, it's really not easy to make the trip.

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On December 12, the Knicks ushered in a challenge from the Western powerhouse Utah Jazz at home.

Deron and Boozer have cooperated for several seasons, and the team has reached the playoffs consecutively, but it is basically limited to the stage of the second round tour, and it is difficult to make any major breakthroughs.The team's tactics are rigid, and the lineup is also somewhat rigid.

But I have to say that Sloan's pick-and-roll system largely concealed their weaknesses for Deron and Boozer.

The heavy-duty guard Deron avoided too many individual singles, which is very important for his own health; after the pick-and-roll, Boozer is very good whether he is carrying a cannon shot or rolling down the frame. Can't stop them.

Conversely, the Knicks' outside offense can also explode with the Jazz.The Jazz's perimeter defense was exaggerated, blown up by Kobe Bryant, celebrated by Arenas in advance, beaten by second-year Durant, and repaired by Ben Gordon.

Only McGrady's fans think the Jazz's perimeter defense is awesome.

After this game, Curry was added to the name of the backcourt who beat the Jazz.Facing Deron's defense, Curry shot 9 of 5 three-pointers and watched the excellent performance of 33 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists, helping the Knicks, who were suppressed on the defensive end, just bite the score.

The game once again reached the last 2 minutes before the winner was decided. This time, Lady Luck was not on the Knicks' side.

德隆威廉姆斯在终场前4.7秒命中绝命中投，帮助爵士队取1分的领先优势。随后，库里错失绝杀，遗憾的以111:112惜败爵士队。（12-7）

After fighting for the whole game and losing at the last moment, the Knicks' locker room was gloomy.Ke Yan turned himself into a master of chicken soup and did a job to boost morale.

"It's cowardly to be depressed after failure."

"Behind the joy there must be sadness, but maybe, maybe the next victory will change the owner!"

"You have to remember the pain of being a lore today, and put this sting into training. Frankly speaking, we have played many key goals this season, which is a great asset to us."

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On the court, the Knicks are still moving forward.On the negotiating table, Presti lived up to Ke Yan's expectations and found an insider who seemed to have some potential.

"Isn't this too rough? And the free throw percentage is too low. Sam, do you really think Jordan is suitable for the Knicks?" Ke Yan was happy in his heart, but he didn't let go.

Uncle Liu Huang's double play was indeed a little watery, and he had the benefit of being a weak center.But only by the standard of a blue-collar center, he is still very worthy.

In the Knicks' current inside defense system that is riddled with holes, he will face the biggest impact and accelerate his own growth.

"As far as the Eastern Conference is concerned, I think it is enough." Presti said directly, "His jumping and confrontation are very good, and he doesn't want you to look so fat."

This said that the Eastern Conference was at the same level as the CBA, and Ke Yan was very uncomfortable to hear it.

Come on, the East had three straight titles before the Lakers won.

Going back to the transaction itself, exchanging Mike Miller + Brad Miller for Jeff Green and DeAndre Jordan will definitely make a lot of money in the future, but just looking at the moment, it's really hard to say.

Ke Yan was still a little unwilling, so he first studied the Thunder's lineup, then turned around and looked at the Clippers' lineup list, and then proposed a larger-scale deal.