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"Yes Yes."

Drexler nodded in agreement, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes: "Although we won't miss the Christmas Day game, which is like a preview of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and the Lakers."

but.

The Knicks' recent five-game road trip has been fantastic, featuring all strong teams, all powerhouses.

"What kind of teams are they?!" Joan Barry asked cooperatively.

Drexler continued, "Tonight it's the Mavericks, followed by the Spurs, Bulls, Nuggets, and Hawks."

They are all strong teams.

If Su Yan were here, the games between the "New York Twins" and these teams would definitely be very entertaining.

What a pity, what a pity!

"Gift crab!"

Joan Barry looked regretful after hearing this, "It's all about big battles, and it's such a pity that Su Yan is missing."

Ouch~

Of all times to suspend someone, it had to be this moment, that Andrew guy…

Joan Barry hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped herself.

He couldn't openly criticize Bogdanovic during his commentary, but if it were "Big Mouth" Barkley, he wouldn't care about such things.

Blast Bodog to death.

They could spray him from a regular ward back into the ICU.

"Who says it isn't?"

Drexler also muttered a silent complaint, then added, "It's already happened."

The suspension is irreversible.

Thankfully, it didn't interfere with the Christmas battle, which is already a relief!!!

"Yes Yes."

Before the match, the two commentators were talking back and forth.

They weren't too concerned about the outcome of the match.

Come to think of it.

This year is the Mavericks' championship year; they defeated the Heat, who were known as the "villains," to win the title.

This was the year that made Nowitzki a legend, transforming him from "D-Nation's Tank" into "King Nowitzki".

It was also a year when the entire Mavericks team was incredibly lucky and had a breakout year.

They were very strong in the regular season.

In the playoffs, they pulled out all the stops, defeating everything in their path.

Without Su Yan, the Knicks would have a very hard time beating the Mavericks with Curry alone, especially on the road.

but.

The rest of the Knicks players have no intention of giving up.

Without Su Yan, does that mean we can't win? Does that mean we can't beat a strong team?!

They are not convinced.

They were extremely serious.

Even if they are serious, they still can't beat them, but this kind of fighting spirit is what a championship team should have.

Wilson Chandler, a swingman, has returned to the starting lineup, replacing Su Yan.

Although Paul George is also a small forward, his pure talent is more amazing than Wilson Chandler's.

but.

In his rookie year, George's offensive finishing ability was really average, and his defense was not as good as Wilson's.

A comparison of the two.

Wilson Chandler is indeed stronger.

The competition began.

The Mavericks won by 3 points in the first quarter.

At halftime, the Mavericks led by 5 points.

When the Knicks returned in the second half, their offense collapsed, and the Mavericks scored from multiple positions, extending their lead to as many as 13 points.

The last section.

With five minutes remaining, the Mavericks held a 12-point lead, effectively sealing the game.

This is in line with the predictions of fans and experts before the game.

Everything seemed to be going according to plan.

However... the charm of the NBA lies in the fact that you never know the outcome until the very last second of the game.

With 3 minutes and 18 seconds remaining.

An accident happened.

The team's starting center, Brandon Haywood, received the ball and drove hard towards David Lee, attacking the basket, when his knee hit the inside of David Lee's left thigh.

It wasn't intentional, but it was very forceful.

"Ahhh!"

David Lee screamed in agony.

He subconsciously raised his left leg, hopped around a few times, then sat down on the ground, his face contorted in pain.

referee? !

No, I didn't blow it.

It was an accident, but also a normal confrontation; it was just unfortunate that the person bumped into the inner thigh.

"Bang!"

Haywood's shot at the basket failed.

Tyson Chandler secured the rebound and passed it to Curry at the top of the key, glancing out of the corner of his eye at David Lee, who was lying on the ground screaming in pain.

He quickly dribbled the ball past midfield and signaled a timeout.

"Beep!"

The referee blows the whistle.

The game is suspended.

The Knicks' team doctor immediately went to check on David Lee's injury, and Curry, Tony Allen, and others also gathered around.

By pulling apart David Lee's left inner thigh, one can directly see that the spot where Heywood struck was purplish.

pain.

It hurts.

David Lee is currently unable to continue playing.

With the help of staff, they returned to the changing room to rest and await further examination.

On the field.

Paul George stepped up, standing at 206 centimeters, with his exceptional physical gifts.

The power forward position can also be played.

However... the Knicks still lost the game.

The next day.

The Knicks have officially announced that David Lee suffered a soft tissue injury to his left thigh muscle and will be re-evaluated in a week.

David Lee is out injured.

Just in time... we'll move George up, officially putting him in David Lee's place.

Curry + George + McGrady + Iverson.

If this lineup were in today's league, it would scare the entire league at first glance, but in reality it's just an empty shell.

A second-year Curry plus a first-year George plus retired Iverson and McGrady—that's about the same level of fighting ability.

but.

George, who was originally only a substitute, has now been given a starting opportunity, and he must cherish and make the most of it.

In the next game against the Spurs, he will be guarding Parker, endlessly chasing after the "F-country sports car" Parker, as if he never gets tired.

Simultaneously.

He also played alongside "left-handed magician" Odom at the power forward position, giving it his all.

Despite the Knicks' loss, George contributed significantly on the defensive end, earning a nod of approval from Coach D'Antoni.

Playing against the Bulls, he'll be tasked with guarding "The Rose of the Night" Derrick Rose.

Against the Hawks, lead the defense against "one-on-one Joe" Joe Johnson.

All four teams basically had their core players guarded by George, although he couldn't stop them overall.

After all... players like Rose, Joe Johnson, Parker, and Duncan are still in their prime and their skills are indeed top-notch.

Let alone rookie George.

Even if you put Tony Allen or Wilson Chandler on defense, they still can't stop you.

But there were also moments of brilliance.

Against the Spurs, there was Parker's chase-down block on the top of the board, and Odom's inability to get a shot off in one-on-one defense.

When guarding Rose, there were times when Rose left him behind, and he would chase after him and fly the ball at the limit.

He also made one-on-one steals against Joe Johnson.

George, like a tireless fighter, displayed impressive physical talent, defensive talent, and... defensive aggressiveness.

Finally, and most importantly.

Every coach likes talented and ambitious players, and that's what Coach D'Antoni is most satisfied with about George.

When playing against the Hawks, George hit a corner three-pointer on his first possession, and Curry, seeing that he was on fire, kept creating opportunities for him.

George is on fire tonight, focusing on opportunities.

He hit 6 three-pointers in the game, making 6 of 8 attempts for a shooting percentage of 66.6%, which is incredibly efficient.

Everyone knows that George must have had a breakout performance to achieve that.

However... his occasional brilliant defensive plays and explosive three-point shots have given him the beginnings of a "top-tier 3D" player!