Chapter 246 Away G1 battle!
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After afternoon training.
Coach Thomas showed everyone the tactical guidance video.
The main details of the Magic and Raptors showdown.
Except for the Magic's slight resistance by the Raptors in the first game, they defeated the Raptors in a devastating way.
"Although they seem to have an advantage in lineups against us, we have beaten them in the regular season, and they are not invincible."
"Dwight Howard's physical talent is top in the league. He not only has to work hard inside, but also occasionally comes to help the forward and outside players."
"Try to avoid challenging Dwight Howard's defense. Of course, if it can cause him to foul, you can try it."
"Lin, you need to liberate your individual offense in the first game and let them take you enough attention so that you can give more fatal assists."
"Our tactics are about Lin and create singles opportunities for Lin."
Coach Thomas also learned from the first round experience and studied the second round more meticulously and fully.
Lin Rui can also feel from the video that after entering the playoffs, the Magic's strength has been upgraded.
During the regular season, many players in the Magic will not focus, but in the playoffs, this kind of lack of focus will not appear.
With magic and offense and defense, the Knicks are still facing a situation where there is no advantage in other positions except Lin Rui.
After studying the tactics, all the Knicks returned to the hotel for rest.
On the other side.
The Magic team has just finished studying the Knicks.
Finally, Stan Van Gundy freezes the video on Lin Rui's picture.
Van Gundy said: "Anyway, the core of our series is to defend this guy. If we defend, we can easily win. If we can't, we will have big trouble."
Howard stared at Lin Rui on the picture.
Lin Rui has grown to the point where he cannot ignore it.
During the regular season and the All-Star Game, Howard was deeply impressed by Lin Rui.
If the league does not favor Kobe, then Lin Rui is very likely to win the MVP this season.
Lin Rui has changed too much to the Knicks, and his influence on both offense and defense is also at the top of the league.
"This time, I must beat you!" Howard showed his signature smile.
This smile looks a bit scary.
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As the Eastern Conference semi-finals approach, Orlando fans are ready for this game.
People here put pressure on the Knicks players with slogans that can be seen everywhere.
Magic fans believe that Magic has a very advantage in the series. Although Lin Rui is strong, he cannot defeat them with stronger overall strength.
Media such as tnt and espn are also making various predictions on TV.
Among espn's experts, 8 out of 10 support Magic will win the series, while the only two have always been considered Lin Rui's fans.
Experts all think that even if the Knicks can win one or two games, it is a very hard-working kind.
The playoffs are not only better than superstars, but also better than overall strength.
On May 4, the first game of the Eastern Conference semi-finals officially kicked off.
At the press conference before the game, the two teams started to argue.
Randolph told reporters: "Lin is the best point guard in the league, and their No. 1 position will be beaten."
Nelson said: "We will educate the Knicks inside, they can't stop us from bombing inside!"
Howard said: "Come to challenge me as much as possible, and I will fan you all out."
David Lee said, "I'm very curious. Who can stop Lin? So far, I haven't seen anyone who can defend him. You will be beaten up."
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Before the game, both sides kept making noises, but Lin Rui did not participate.
Lin Rui was doing preparations in the locker room.
Soon, the pre-match ceremony began.
Fans of Amway Center Arena gave Lin Rui the biggest booing he encountered this season.
If there is any difference between Washington fans and Orlando fans, it is that Washington fans are not enough fanaticism here.
Orlando fans were yelling.
"Lin, you will be slapped back by the monster."
"Fake, Lin Rui!!"
"You can't get through this round"
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After the appearance ceremony, Thomas continued to emphasize to everyone: "Give the ball to Lin and let Lin handle the ball, don't panic!"
"Lin, you don't need to be under too much pressure to slowly adapt to the confrontation of this game."
Everyone in the Knicks nodded, and Lin Rui had long been trusted by everyone.
Soon, both sides started on the court.
Knicks starter: Lin Rui, Crawford, Richardson, Randolph, David Lee.
Magic starters: Nelson, Redick, Tkogru, Lewis, Howard.
Originally, Redick was not the starting lineup, but in order to get Howard to pull the space wider, Van Gundy directly adjusted the shooter to the starting lineup.
Lin Rui on the court felt that he was in good shape tonight, and this feeling made him very confident in tonight’s game!
The game began quickly.
tnt, CCTV, Sina, Hupu and other TV and text commentary platforms are all ready.
Amid the cheers at the scene, the referee threw the ball up!
Randolph and Howard jumped up.
Howard was so excited that he swung the ball over.
But Lin Rui stuck Nelson's position. Although Howard transferred the ball, Lin Rui controlled the ball.
Howard looked back and felt very depressed.
Lin Rui dribbled forward, and the fans at the scene were full of abuse and boos.
"Lin, you're not suitable for playing basketball."
"You will shoot and don't dare to go in and dunk."
“The confrontation between yellow people is too bad.”
Lin Rui didn't pay much attention to the fans' abuse. He was used to the low quality of these people.
Lin Rui is sometimes more excited about away games than home games. After all, it feels very impressive to kill the team they support in front of so many people.
Lin Rui dribbled to the top of the arc.
Lin Rui gave the ball to David Lee.
David Lee gave the ball to Richardson who came to pick up the ball.
Tkoglu defends Lin Rui. Although Tkoglu can match Lin Rui's height and weight, his speed is slower.
Lin Rui ran away with Tkoglu and rushed to the inside.
Richardson gave the ball to Lin Rui.
After Lin Rui received the ball, he stepped hard and took off directly!!
Howard shouted in the three-second zone: "Good come!!"
Howard raised his hands high and prepared to block Lin Rui with both hands.
Lin Rui's jumping height with one-handed far exceeded Howard's prediction, and Howard was careless.
Lin Rui grabbed the ball with one hand and directly swung the button!!
"box!"
2 to 0
Lin Rui dunked the ball into the basket through Howard, and then Lin Rui's impact force knocked Howard down.
"Ah!!!!" Nate Robinson jumped and shouted from the court.
Lin Rui pulled the frame to the ground, stared at Howard, and then turned and left.
This kind of dunk is very easy for Lin Rui.
The fans of Amway Center Arena became quiet almost instantly.
Chapter completed!