Lin Ying's training the next day was conducted at her own home.

Butler was called by him again as a sparring training.

After finishing the practice, he pulled Butler to watch the live broadcast of the G6 of the Western Conference Finals.

The game had not started yet, and the two chatted for a while.

"Pat Riley is looking for me."

Butler told Lin Ying what happened last night.

He finished his shower yesterday and was about to go back to rest, then met Riley in the underground garage.

It is better to say that it is waiting for him than to meet him.

"He wants you to go to the Knicks?"

Lin Ying could easily guess what Riley wanted to do.

Butler nodded...

"He said he admired me very much and was going to quote me with a maximum salary."

Butler's rookie contract expires, and the Nets have the right to match all quotes.

But the Nets can't afford the maximum salary.

Lin Ying was a little surprised after hearing this, but it was reasonable to think about it.

It seems that the Knicks Big Three has been a foregone conclusion, and Riley has already begun to prepare for the free market in the summer.

Of course, another possibility is not ruled out. Ballmer continues to engage in military security and is preparing to spend more than 100 million luxury taxes, forming the real Big Four lineup and the Nets are just heading.

Or, this may be just some of Riley's means.

If you can't defeat your enemies head-on, then dismantle them from within.

"But I don't want to go there, that makes me feel like I'm surrendering to the enemy."

Butler continued.

His character is tough, which can be seen from his playing style.

Now the two teams are mortal enemies in the same city, so it will be too uncomfortable if he passes.

But the key to the problem now is that this thing is not something that his personal wishes can decide.

Due to the restricted free agent rules, if the Knicks quote a maximum salary and the Nets give up the match, he will automatically sign with the Knicks.

"I don't think it's a good place either."

Lin Ying gave his own understanding.

"But you don't have to worry too much now. I think you may use the maximum salary to poach you more than one team in the summer. It's best to stay in Brooklyn. If you really can't stay, you'd better go to a team with more opportunities."

There are more than one rule for restricted free agents. If there are multiple teams quotations at the same time and the parent team is not ready to stay, the players can choose where to go.

"And I think that's true, management will definitely have new considerations on whether to match this."

It is rare for players to choose where to go for maximum salary, because generally exceeding the quotation of two teams means that the player's value is worth the maximum salary, and the parent team will generally find ways to match it.

Butler nodded after hearing this. Lin Ying's experience helped him a lot.

No matter which purpose Riley is, he has already given him psychological burden.

Lin Ying's words made him shake off his burden.

When the two talked about this, the game was about to begin.

"Guess, can the Thunder win tonight?"

There were drinks and snacks on the table, and Lin Ying said as she picked up a squid ring.

"able."

Butler gave his own answer.

"This is their home court. They are a more emotional team, and their home winning rate is much higher than the away winning rate."

Butler seems to have done research on two potential opponents in private.

"I hope the Thunder wins, too."

Lin Ying had watched the game video before. Compared to the Spurs, the Nets had a significantly greater chance of winning against the Thunder.

Because Thunder’s talent is high, there are many points that can be targeted.

The game starts soon.

The Spurs didn't feel good at the opening game, and they didn't seize the chances from the outside for several consecutive times.

However, the Thunder's offense did not start. Duncan and Leonard's defensive combination was one inside and one outside, while the Spurs' defense was underestimated.

The two teams are more fighting for defense in the first quarter.

After the quarter, both teams scored only about 20 points.

In the second quarter, the Thunder adjusted their offensive focus and Westbrook began to rush into the Spurs' inside line wildly.

If you want to say that the biggest weakness of this Spurs is probably the inside.

Popovich arranged a combination of Bonner and Duncan.

Bonner's defensive end is air. Although Duncan has a large defense coverage, he is also older after all. Westbrook rushed forward quickly and vigorously, frequently causing damage.

However, the free throw is slow to increase.

Although the Thunder have gained some leads in this way, they are not big.

At the end of the half, the Thunder led the Spurs 49-44.

The two teams basically scored a equal half.

Both teams had a break.

It was just now that Lin Ying received a call from Walkendean.

"Lin, congratulations, I was selected for the Double First Team again."

Let's take the official step first, Walkendean already knows the results of the first time this year.

This is the third year that Lin Ying has done this in a row.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Ying opened the news and read it.

The official results have also been announced online.

Best Defensive Team: Paul, George, Iguodala, Lin Ying, Chandler

Best Defensive Second Team: James, Butler, Leonard, Ibaka, Hibert

The result of the defense lineup was basically expected, and Butler was selected for the second defensive team for the second consecutive year.

The only unexpected thing is that James didn't make it for a while.

Best team: James, Paul, Durant, Lin Ying, Howard

The second team of the best team: Curry, Parker, Kobe, Anthony, Yao Ming

The third team of the best team: Irving, Harden, George, Griffin, Aldridge

The two chatted for a while after watching the news, and then turned their attention back to the game.

The third quarter game was unexpected.

Popovich took the initiative to seek change, replaced Bonner in the second half and replaced Dior.

In fact, whether it is Bonner or Dior, Popovich's hammer tactics are also space-based play.

Bonner's three-pointer was more confident than Dior, but his defense proved not very good in the first half.

Especially as Westbrook keeps rushing to the basket tonight.

Then this adjustment made the Spurs explode.

Dior not only played the defense and support he should have, but also felt very good on the outside.

He made 3 of 4 shots from outside the three-point line in this quarter, and the Spurs scored 37-20 in a single quarter.

At the end of the third quarter, they in turn led the Thunder by 12 points.

This is the third quarter of the Spurs version of crazy, "Ma San Crazy"!

Lin Ying was silent for a while after seeing it.

Hammer's tactics are eight points like pick-and-roll tactics, and now they are messing with Ma Sanmai again.

Popovich is not standing on the shoulders of a giant, but is wearing a giant to fleece!

This is like the novels Lin Ying read in her previous life, most of which rely on "learning"!

After all, it is easy to get stuck by writing carefully. How fragrant is it to learn from others?

Of course, it will also make those who know it unsatisfied.
To be continued...