Game4

No one is willing to lose, even if there is no hope.

The Knicks were already desperate, and they all played with sadness, but the Raptors, who were sure to win, were a little absent-minded.

At the beginning of the game, the Knicks got into the state early. At home, they scored 7 of 8 shots at the beginning to help the team take the lead.

Such an opening is rare, especially 7-for-8 shots.

Fearing Li Xing's deterrence under the basket, all of these 8 shots came from jump shots outside the paint area.

That's why Reggie Miller, who is the commentator of tonight's game, said: "They seem to have stolen the touch of Toronto, and this feel is too uncommon!"

The Knicks were smooth sailing and scored continuously. The Raptors felt cold and could not have a single minute for three and a half minutes.

Spike Lee inspired the audience to make a loud noise.

Snyder can only call for a pause and readjustment.

After returning from the timeout, the team's scoring drought with a single from the high position, and then Banyani's three-pointer in the bottom corner helped the team continue the score.

As the Raptors enter the state, the game officially begins.

The Raptors' combos raised the score to 3 points, and the two sides attacked back and forth in this 3-point difference.

The players on both sides are very abide by the rules. It’s my turn after you play, and it’s your turn after I play.

This seems not to be a playoffs, but you are anxious and I am a friendly match for everyone.

No one likes a game like this.

At the last moment of the first quarter, Anthony's consecutive three-pointers expanded the Knicks' advantage to 9 points again, and the Raptors fell into a passive position.

DeRozan stepped forward and started a one-on-one challenge in the last few seconds. A high-difficulty pull-up like a fairy sprinkled flower hit in seconds, boosting the morale of the whole team.

The battle in the first quarter ends here.

Mike Brin's comment on this was: "The Knicks played the performance we wanted to see the most, and they did not give in. This is the most important thing!"

Miller also said: "Yes, if they really admit defeat, I would be very disappointed. When they played against me, even if the game was over, they would not stop talking. This is a stadium that never admits defeat."

Coming to the second section.

The Knicks continued the offensive in the first quarter. After an exquisite tactical running was launched, Byron Davis was used as the end point and made a three-pointer.

The difference in scores reached double digits.

The opponent's three-pointer was the hail that hit on the verge of the face. The Raptors woke up a lot and also regained their feel in a short time.

Evans made a sturdy pick-and-roll for Stephenson.

Then, Stephenson first used his worship to shake Davis, retreated to the three-point line, shot out the three-pointer and hit.

Stephenson's outbreak prevented the situation from getting out of control.

Whiteside's performance was unsatisfactory. His basket protection effect was not reflected and he was pulled out like a monkey-like opponent.

He wanted to block so much that he forgot his responsibilities.

He mistakenly understood Snyder's orders and regarded blocks as tough defense, resulting in frequent losses at the basket.

The Raptors' penalty area is like the Knicks' back garden. They come at any time and don't pay for the ticket.

There was a big problem with the Raptors' defense. Anthony and Davis each entered the inside to complete a layup, and then missed the frontcourt rebound. There was also a missed person in the tight press. Stoudemire found an empty block at the basket twice and made a dunk.

No matter how calm Snyder is, he can't sit still now.

What the hell is this defense?

Li Xing rested for four minutes off the court, and Snyder called him up: "Go and replace Hassan!"

His face was filled with anger.

Now Whiteside is not only a misbehaving attitude, but also a big problem with the defense he relies on for survival.

Li Xing didn't know what was wrong with him.

In fact, he also has a responsibility. When he suggested that the team make this deal, he did not consider Whiteside's spiritual attributes.

Attributes are not the whole player.

Although Whiteside has the potential value of A-, his fragile mental attributes may make him eventually develop worse than B- players.

The growth of players requires a stable environment, excellent mentors, and personal struggle.

Still Stephenson.

He is the hero of the second quarter, Whiteside gave away points in the back and he chased points in the front.

If it weren't for him, the Knicks's cracked offensive would have gone straight to 20 points.

Stephenson, who had broken free from the shackles, completely transformed.

Li Xing found that his score had reached 79 without knowing it.

And, it's not just 79 points.

To be precise, his current rating is 791.

It can be regarded as having an 80-point rating. As long as he continues to perform and is not injured, he can completely break the 80-point mark before the end of the season.

"Hasan, come down!"

Lee Xing replaced Whiteside.

His expression was dim, and obviously, he knew he had screwed up the game.

Snyder had no good face, and he didn't even want to look at him, and he didn't want to say a word.

Whiteside seemed to have been sent to the cold palace and returned to his position silently to sit down.

When Li Xing returned to the game, he deliberately made trouble for Anthony.

First, Anthony asked him to hit Barnes on his back, and when he took action, he returned to the block and squirted out a trash talk to provoke.

Anthony and Li Xing competed with each other, which was exactly the effect the latter wanted.

Anthony is typically not using his strength to the right place, and he beats his opponent three times in a row but only once assists Chandler gets offensive rebounds and scores.

"This performance is not good, Cameron!"

Barnes really thought it was his defense properly.

Anthony snorted coldly.

Harass Anthony on the defensive end, and helping Barnes play a response ball on the offensive end. This is exactly the strategy of Li Xing harassing Anthony.

He also helped Pondsett in the last game. Barnes saw the whole process off the court and knew what to do.

As an old ballpi, he can do better than Pondsett.

He knew when to provoke Anthony, when to fight, when to foul, and how to maximize the effect.

This is the benefit of veterans.

Barnes took Li Xing's cover and ran to the top of the arc to receive the ball and three-pointer.

"The fuck must be in this ball!"

As Barnes' voice fell, the ball entered the basket and accurately crossed the center of the net.

Anthony was extremely angry.

Barnes' provocation did not make him lose his mind.

Next, Anthony adjusted his mentality and faced Barnes' defense, threw the ball into the net with a 45-degree throw, then scored another three-pointer from the outside after pick-and-roll with Chandler.

Li Xing must praise his tenacity.

If someone else encounters this kind of target, it will be a long time since Anthony is angry. He will never be ruthless when he starts, and he will make sure to make a move.

None of the stars who can make a name for themselves in the league are ordinary people.

The first half ended, with only one point difference between the two sides.

This difference can be regarded as non-existent before the end of the game, just one point, and even a free throw can be smoothed out as long as one goal is scored.

In the second half, the Knicks were still "like a tiger at the beginning", and it was a 8-2 wave of the Raptors hitting the head hurt.

After this attack, the Raptors also reacted.

The opponents are completely crazy tonight, and they won't play negatively because they are behind big scores. They really want to win.

The Raptors are not willing to lose, they hope the series will end in four games, so that they can rest while watching the Celtics and the Heat fall in love and fight each other.

Banyani continued his hot touch in the first half, first responding with a three-pointer, then receiving Li Xing's hand-passing pass and hitting a jump shot.

Banyani beat Stoudemire tonight on the offensive end.

When he saw Banyani hit such a jump shot in a row, Stoudemire also wanted to play back.

It is soft and slow when defending, and when it comes to attack, it turns into a desperate Saburo.

But the little bully is not lucky today and has no touch in shooting, so he can only kill at the basket, but Li Xing will not let him do what he wants.
To be continued...