NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 245 It’s all Li You’s fault!
On January 2002, 1, at Madison Square Garden, Pau Gasol received the first trophy of his career.

12月的比赛中，场均拿到17.8分8.8篮板3.2助攻0.5抢断1.8盖帽2.7失误；

He averaged 12.4 shots per game, shooting 51.4% from the field, averaging 6.0 free throws per game, and shooting 76.8% from the field.

The overall data is very impressive, and the score has improved compared to November.

Li You also won the December Player of the Month trophy. Before the game started that night, the New York fans at the scene cheered for the two winners.

The Knicks' opponent tonight is the Mavericks. After the start of the new season, Nelson's persistence paid off. With 22 wins and 9 losses, the Mavericks began to get on the right track.

Nowitzki will take a lot of three-pointers this season. As a big man, this style of play has caused quite a bit of controversy.

Nelson always supported his favorite player and never asked Nowitzki to change his style of play.

Steve Nash, Michael Finley, and Nowitzki have become the core of the Mavericks. After several years of hard work, they are now making a name for themselves.

Many Chinese sports media were also present on the sidelines tonight. After the crash, CCTV resumed broadcasting NBA games this season and increased the number of broadcasts.

As more Chinese players land in the NBA, the ups and downs in broadcasting in recent years are about to stabilize.

Wang Zhizhi didn't get many opportunities with the Mavericks, and he failed to enter the active list for tonight's game.

After the game started, Nowitzki was in excellent form, and his inside partner Juwan Howard also showed good form.

Coupled with the substitute lineup, Tim Hardaway made a sudden outside shot and connected the whole team. At the end of the half game, the score reached 62:56.

He scored 19 points in the half. Even if the Chinese media doesn't like Nowitzki, they can only sigh silently in their hearts for this performance.

In the second quarter of the game, the Knicks' bench fell into a disadvantage. Without increasing Li You's playing time, they only scored 2 points in a single quarter.

During the halftime break, New York fans didn't care about the point difference, and some even found it enjoyable. There weren't many high-scoring games this season, and most of the people who bought tickets to watch the game were not interested in watching the game.

With the All-Star Game approaching and Wang Zhizhi’s contract year approaching, several people sitting in the front row of Sports Weekly were also worried about their compatriots.

"It's not easy to score 10 points in a game. Da Zhi still has to work harder if he wants to get a contract."

"Old Nelson really trusts Nowitzki. He frequently shoots three-pointers as a center. Only the Mavericks in the league can allow him to play like this."

Several colleagues started criticizing Nowitzki's treatment again, but Su Qun didn't say anything. Only after getting to know the NBA more deeply did he truly realize how fierce the competitive environment here is.

Although Nowitzki's defense is average, his body shape is excellent. This does not rule out the personal preference of the head coach. "You can do what you say" is also very common in the NBA.

Everyone was still discussing that the Knicks were going to lose. When the third quarter started, as Nowitzki struck, Li You and Hill made several quick counterattacks, and the point difference was tied in less than 3 minutes.

Artest competed with Michael Finley, preventing the opponent from hitting the ball continuously, and Madison Square Garden soon became boiling.

At 66:68, when Nelson asked for a timeout, Artest grabbed his jersey and screamed wildly.

On the bench, Stephen Jackson watched his good brother perform like this, and he also pumped his fist in celebration, while not forgetting to taunt his opponent:

"Hey! You guys are as soft as a**!"

Since discovering that Li You is not averse to some colored trash talk, Stephen Jackson has let himself go a little bit.

Michael Finlay looked at the little character in front of him and seemed to have thought for a long time before remembering his name. He was already very unhappy about blacksmithing, so he responded and yelled:

"Sanhou Fu'e Bichi!"

Before he even walked back to the bench, the two sides started pushing and shoving. Fortunately, Juwan Howard reacted quickly enough and pulled his teammates away immediately.

Seeing that the Mavericks seemed to be cowed, the New York fans burst into laughter again. Li You sat on the bench and didn't care about this small conflict.

Like most black players, Artest and Stephen Jackson prefer to play with emotions. Sometimes they bring positive feedback, and sometimes they suffer because of their emotions.

Noticing that his teammates were in a good mood, Li You also whispered to Gasol:

"Get offensive rebounds, give him physical confrontation, and just do your best on the defensive end!"

Gasol was shot out by Nowitzki in the first half, and suffered a big loss from the three-pointer after defending the pick-and-roll.

After the start of the game, all he encountered were muscular men. He didn’t have a deep impression after watching the video. Faced with a handsome jumper, Gasol didn’t fully develop some defensive skills until the second half.

Kurt Thomas is more experienced, and he also shared his skills at this time:
"When he is blocked, he can pull his opponent. As long as the referee does not call a foul, he will keep rushing to the basket. If there is too much confrontation, he will not be able to make a shot."

Gasol nodded repeatedly after hearing this, and Jeff Van Gundy didn't say much because the team's rhythm of the game has not changed.

The opponent performed at a superb level in the half. Once the opponent struck, the bald young coach knew that the team would not waste such an opportunity.

Just as the Knicks coaching staff expected, the Mavericks, who still couldn't find their shooting touch after the timeout, failed to launch a counterattack.

After Steve Nash was replaced, Tim Hardaway, who came on the bench, could not continue his magical performance in the first half and confidently hit a jumper from beyond the three-point line.
单节13:29，三节战罢75:85，尼克斯队领先了10分。

With more fast-break counterattacks, the score was overtaken by force. This scene has happened more than once this season.

In the fourth quarter of the game, as Tim Hardaway was intercepted face-to-face twice by Li You, Nowitzki and Howard made mistakes after dropping the ball, and the point difference quickly widened again.

Kurt Thomas and Gasol combined for 6 offensive rebounds. Although most of the rebounds were not converted into points, they successfully allowed opponents to shoot.

At 92:108, when the game ended, Madison Square Garden erupted into happy shouts again.

It’s a good start to the new year, which bodes well for the Knicks!
In the second half, he shot 10 of 3 and only scored 8 points. Nowitzki, who lost, looked at the scoreboard with his hands on his hips.

Old Nelson didn't care about victory or defeat, and patted his beloved disciple on the shoulder:

"Performed well tonight, improve your shooting stability, and you will become MVP!"

The Mavericks have a good record. Although they can't stand the big man's frequent jump shots, when discussing MVP, the commentators did not forget Nowitzki.

Michael Finley was defended 15-for-3 in the game and scored 8 points. In the second half, he was 7-for-0 and scored zero points.
After the game, Artest wanted to taunt his opponent. After searching for a long time, he found that the opponent had left long ago. However, this did not affect his excitement. He jumped up and down and shouted:
"No one can score an easy score on me! No one!"

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Li You, who walked towards the player tunnel, naturally understood Artest's little thoughts. "Xiao Ben" gradually showed excellent defense in the Pistons, and was unanimously praised by ball commentators.

Both of them dislike each other, and Artest feels uncomfortable just thinking about the other party taking DPOY.
Li You pulled Artest back to the tunnel and reminded him:
"Stop jumping, you have to work harder. It's not easy for outside players to win the best defensive player!"

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As the All-Star Game approaches, most teams continue to increase their efforts to canvass votes for their stars.

76人队作为东道主最近有些尴尬，4号晚上87:77战胜超音速队后，战绩来到了14胜18负。球队的当家球星阿伦-艾弗森又是21中8，以不足四成的命中率砍下了22分。

Iverson's performance has become normal. When Li You was playing at the beginning of the season, some commentators discussed the two. However, as Li You completed his warm-up and his efficiency rebounded, everyone agreed to keep silent.

In the All-Star Game held at home, the star player may not be able to start, which is very embarrassing.

With Iverson's popularity, he could have gotten the starting position, but Michael Jordan's comeback became a stumbling block for Iverson.

When McDuck returned to the United Center, Bulls fans burst into cheers like a tsunami. These old fans will definitely vote for it!
In addition, the Wizards' record of 17 wins and 14 losses is one step ahead of the 76ers, and there is a high probability that Iverson's All-Star starting position will be gone.
There is almost no suspense in the Eastern All-Star backcourt. Li You and Mai Dun have a high probability of crushing other guards with their votes.

It's the coach's turn to select All-Star substitutes. Considering the 76ers' record, it's hard to say!
After the game against the Sonics, Iverson took the initiative to express his position after the game:
"I don't care about the starting position in the All-Star Game. Mike Knuckle has always been my idol. I am just happy to see him appear in the All-Star Game!"

Iverson, who was wearing a large black formal suit with a gold chain, tried his best to appear indifferent, but the TNT reporter did not give him the face and asked again:

"Allen, have you ever considered losing the All-Star selection? The 76ers are currently only ranked ninth in the Eastern Conference."

Iverson's face became increasingly ugly, but this was an away press conference, and there was no 76ers press officer to help him sort out the questions:
"The regular season has just begun. I don't care about the All-Stars or other honors. I just want to win. All I pursue is the championship!"

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Hearing this answer, many media reporters showed teasing smiles on their faces. In fact, many people are petty. In the past, Iverson was very popular and made everyone look bad. Now, it is their turn to step on the balloon star. .

Iverson only felt that this group of people disrespected him more and more. All these changes seemed to have started with the loss in the Eastern Conference finals last year.

Iverson continued to answer the question with a straight face, but Iverson thought of the highly praised Li You, and cursed secretly:
"Damn it! Why did it become like this?!"

As Enron's stock fell below $1, Li You was in a better and better mood.

However, his happiness is based on the pain of others. He does not reveal his wealth, and Li You does not show off his wealth in a high-profile way, otherwise the unemployed Enron employees might rush him and the executives together.

Just like the previous birthday party where he only invited strict friends, as long as he played at home, Li You would go for a morning dog walk, video lessons, tactical drills, and shooting training every day.

I go home to deal with emails in the evening, and occasionally attend Ivana’s family dinner to express my gratitude.

It's a pity that the New York real estate developer who started building the group building and plaza last year is a big talker. He boasted low-key at the dinner when Bloomberg was inaugurated as the mayor of New York:
"I like a young man like Li. If there is an opportunity in the future, we can cooperate in depth."

"We do have plans to buy a world-class team!"

When everyone was talking about the NBA and NFL at the dinner, this guy suddenly started talking.
Most people present thought it was about acquiring an NFL team. The success of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has indeed made a lot of money, and their market value has doubled.

Many citizens have lost confidence in New York. Fortunately, even if they move to New Jersey or Connecticut, the sports market will not be greatly affected.

Madison Square Garden's attendance rate still leads the league. Charles Sr. and his eldest son are busy running charity shows and making too much money. It's time to give back to the society.

The Knicks have achieved a record of 4 wins and 3 losses in the past half month. Most of the games they lost were scored just over 90, and the shooting problem has still not been solved.

In an away game against the Spurs at 90:96, facing the Twin Towers, Gasol played his most impressive game since joining the team, making 11 of 4 shots, 10 points and 8 rebounds.

The Rockets still struggled, and the Mavericks succeeded in revenge at home, scoring 111 points in a single game.

The two games against the Bucks were exactly 1 win and 1 loss. The offenses of both sides poked at each other, which was a pleasure for the fans to watch.

The Celtics provided warmth twice and threw three-pointers wildly. The result was that the Knicks' counterattack was blown away.

On January 1st, the NBA announced the voting results for the 21 Philadelphia All-Star Game.

Li You was the top vote-getter with 158 million votes, and Vince Carter ranked second with 147 million votes.

O'Neal received 125 million votes and Kobe Bryant received 112 million votes.

Michael Jordan received 98.5 votes. With the support of old fans, he indeed defeated Allen Iverson who had 92 votes.

Grant Hill received 96 votes, and rookie Pau Gasol also received 51 votes.

The starting five players for the Eastern Conference All-Stars are:

Li You, Michael Jordan, Vince Carter, Grant Hill, Dikembe Mutombo;

The five starting players for the Western Conference All-Stars are:

Steve Francis, Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal.

Allen Iverson, the core player of the host country, failed to be selected as the All-Star starter, which caused widespread concern.

The 76ers' record is 19 wins and 20 losses. Although they have rebounded, they still failed to meet the expectations of ball commentators.

The Wizards' record has reached 19 wins and 18 losses. Although McDuck has been less efficient recently, his selection as an All-Star starter still feels a bit deserved.

The NBA announced the starting lineup in the morning. Iverson, who was preparing to play against the SuperSonics in Philadelphia, looked dark during the interview.

What a huge disgrace. The core players of the host country were not able to get a starting spot.

Facing the gloating sports media, Iverson could only reiterate his point of view:

"It's great to see Mutombo named to the All-Star starting lineup."

"I don't mind losing my starting spot. I'm really happy to see McQueen play in the All-Star Game in Philadelphia."

When asked by sports reporters about Li You being elected as the All-Star vote winner, Iverson simply refused to answer and just emphasized that he only wanted to pursue the championship.

While preparing for the game against the Hornets in New York, Li You started sneezing several times in the afternoon.

Baron Davis has been in good form recently. The Hornets are currently 18-21. In theory, he still has a chance to be selected as an All-Star.

In Madison Square Garden, New York fans cheered for Li You and Grant Hill before the game started.

Li You patted the ball for the final warm-up. Recently, he had digested [Allen Iverson's excellent stealing awareness]. This level of talent can no longer bring him much improvement.

Waving to the fans, Li You turned his head and rubbed his nose again. After sneezing again, he couldn't help but murmured in a low voice:

"Fake! Is someone scolding me?!"

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