NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 69 The Knicks have two coaches?

On February 2th, Li You, who returned to New York, happily watched ESPN's Sports Center program at home.

Highlights from last night's All-Star Game were played repeatedly, and Li You's flamboyant toss for a layup once again became popular all over the United States.

"Big Brother" Starks was dressed casually, and he looked a little younger under the beige sweater. After lunch, Li You showed a bewildered smile on the sofa, and said helplessly for a while:

"In the entire All-Star Game, you scored 2 points and only played 8 minutes. How come you are so happy after you come back?"

"Good brother" didn't quite understand this matter, and Li You, who was in a particularly beautiful mood, explained with a smile:

"It doesn't matter how many points you score, anyway, this beautiful layup will be passed down forever!"

"When it comes to the All-Star Game in 97, fans will think of the top 50 stars, the top 10 coaches, and Michael Jordan's first triple-double record in the All-Star Game."

"At the same time, some fans will also think of my beautiful goals, which is enough! As for those players who scored 10 or 20 points, they will be forgotten sooner or later."

When Starks heard Li You's words, he also felt that it made sense for a while:
"You really offended someone this time, using Olajuwon as the background board, but it's really exciting to think about it!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, and then Starks suddenly asked:

"To be on the safe side, Pat should rest for a while. How do you want to play the next game?"

Li You was a little surprised. He always thought that this "good big brother" was wearing a pair of pants with Ewing, touched his chin, and then said firmly:

"Maintain defensive strength and play more transition offenses. We need more rounds and more opportunities to score easily!"

Starks smiled, and finally shook fists with Li You, and said in a low voice:
"Take a look, we still have room for error."

In the All-Star Weekend in 97, the biggest winner was still Michael Jordan.

Even if it ranks 50th in the ranking of the top 46 superstars, but when the top 50 superstars in the midfield of the All-Star Game held the debut ceremony, the NBA put Michael Jordan in the C position.

Michael is still the protagonist of this Top 50 Star Awards Ceremony!

在全明星正赛中，迈克尔-乔丹14中5，罚球7中4，拿到了14分11篮板11助攻2抢断3失误的三双数据。

For the first time in All-Star history, there was a triple-double, and Michael Jordan set a new record.

No one cares about Hornets' Glenn Rice winning the AMVP, everyone is talking about Michael Jordan's triple-double;
And Li You's beautiful throw layup!
Although Li You's score in the All-Star Game was not satisfactory, being handsome is really a matter of a lifetime.

The fans in New York were completely excited. In the afternoon, Li You was about to drive to Madison Square Garden. When he got out of the parking lot of the apartment, he was blocked by fans and was almost captured by enthusiastic tanks.
At present, the team is still in the All-Star holiday. Among the Knicks, there are very few players like Li You who insist on completing basic training every day.

Alan Houston practiced the most, followed by the doormat Walter McCarty.

After coming to the arena, Li Youneng noticed that the staff were more enthusiastic than before, and he was selected as an All-Star, which really changed some situations.

The equipment manager, Old Mike, has to help Li You prepare training equipment in person as always. He has been with the Knicks for many years, and Old Mike also has his own gossip channel:

"Li, I have some news for you. ITT plans to sell its shares, and the management may change."

"But no one can say for sure about the future, but you don't have to worry about these, 19-year-old All-Star, you must be in the team's future plan!"

"The fans in New York like to watch you play. This is very important. You are still young and have time to settle yourself. Be patient. Time is on your side."

Old Mike would always share with Li You some internal gossip about the team. These sources may not be accurate, but there is also a sliver of truth in them.

"I just hope that the boss won't be too stingy. The salary of the rookie contract is not high, and I still count on the next contract to make a lot of money!"

Li You changed the topic appropriately. The team is currently in a delicate state of turmoil. As long as the gorilla is still 20+10, the core position will not change.

But Ewing's body decline is visible to the naked eye, and everyone knows who is the future of the team.

On the morning of February 2, the Knicks departed for Washington. After the All-Star Game, the first game was an away game against the Bullets.

Ewing still did not toss with the team, because after this game, it was three consecutive home games. As a privileged player in the team, the gorilla stayed in New York to continue recuperating.

In the game tonight, it can be said that Li You led the team alone!
In those games before the All-Star Weekend, Li You did not have the status of an "All-Star" player, and most of the teams before the All-Star Game played hard, those few victories did not explain too much.

Entering the second half of the regular season, the teams are fighting for rankings, and most of them have started to attack hard.

In the afternoon training session, Jeff Van Gundy made some more game plans:
"Do a good job of defense, our first task tonight is to protect the rebound!"

"George Muresan is back from injury, and the 2-meter player squats inside. Everyone must play smarter!"

Charles Oakley was in the state of listening to the left ear and the right ear, and didn't care what the coach said at all.
After saying the last sentence, Van Gundy looked at Li You, who had been absent due to injury before the two teams played against each other.

Therefore, tonight's game is Li You's first time facing Romania's super big center.

Li You held the tactical board and nodded to show that he understood.

Jeff Van Gundy always felt that the team was out of control again. Everyone on the defensive end was still following the plan, but on the offensive end, he didn't know what would happen.

Assistant coach Don Chaney didn't care about Li You's temporary change of tactical arrangements.

In his view, point guards are the brains on the field, and modifying tactics is also to win. This is the NBA, and it is enough to win. No one will talk about pure basketball.

That night, the American Airlines Arena was packed again. After the All-Star Weekend, fans in Washington bought tickets to watch the game, partly because of Li You's arrival.

"Wow!!"

In the first round of the game, the super center George Muresan of the Bullets successfully jumped the ball, and the arena immediately burst into cheers.

Point guard Strickland quickly used half court, and then everyone pulled away one by one.

In the starting lineup, Chris Webber resumed his position at power forward tonight. On the first offense, after receiving a pass from the free throw line, a simple high-low coordination came immediately.

The low post on the left asked for the ball with his back. With his huge height advantage, Muresan easily caught the ball.

Facing the defense of veteran Buck Williams, he didn't make too many moves. He put the ball with his right hand, hit it, approached the paint area, and simply shot!
"state!"

The ball knocked out of the basket, Charles Oakley successfully got in the basket, grabbed the basketball, Li You stepped forward to respond, and everyone else quickly ran to the opponent's half.

The super big center returning from injury seems to have to continue to find his touch, and slowly shakes his hands when he misses a shot. After Li You catches the ball, he continues to accelerate along the left sideline.

Larry Johnson was the most active in the fast break, but Juwan Howard on his side followed him all the way to the right flank outside the three-point line, and accelerated to the basket without a chance.

The head coach Bickerstaff on the sidelines shouted for the players to retreat quickly, and when Li You observed that there was no passing route, he approached the left flank outside the three-point line and slowed down slightly.

Strickland, who was stepping on the three-point line to defend, saw that Li You seemed to be about to stop the ball, and he was still turning his head to observe the direction of the top of the arc. He relaxed his vigilance for a while.

Approaching the three-point line, Li You suddenly slowed down with the ball in his right hand, and made a crotch dribble. While looking up at the basket, he pretended to join the ball with his right hand.

Although there was still a short distance from the three-point line, Li You's lifelike feint of bowing to Buddha still made Strickland subconsciously jump to defend!

The opponent had just taken off. Li You, who held the ball in his left hand, lowered his center of gravity and accelerated with all his strength. He passed the defense in one step. Amid the exclamation of the fans, he quickly cut in and rushed directly to the basket.

Muresan, who retreated slowly, had just arrived in the paint. In the blink of an eye, Li You rushed to the basket. There was no time to retreat to block the shot. After watching Li You rush up in three strides, he succeeded in picking the basket with his left hand!

"Rhode shouldn't have jumped to defend! But Li's feint is really beautiful!"

There were faint cheers at the scene, and the bulletin's home commentator could only say something sour.

It didn't fit the game plan, but Li You scored easily. Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines pretended to clap his hands and shouted:

"That's it, retreat and defend!"

Charles Oakley, who was delayed, hadn't passed the halftime at all, and at this time he also began to direct everyone to take their positions.

After adapting to Li You's style of play, the old guy felt that the game was not difficult. The defensive end played as usual, the offensive end covered, rebounded, the opponent pinched, and just waited for the middle distance to eat.
As the Knicks coaching staff predicted before the game, most of the Bullets' offense was concentrated on both sides of the paint area, trying to use their height advantage to complete the offense in the paint area.

In the All-Star Game, Chris Webber, who played soy sauce with Li You, caught the ball with his back in the left block, turned around towards the baseline, and finally against Oakley's defense, he made a layup on the bottom left of the basket!

The Bullets, who had learned their lesson, retreated quickly this time, and the big Muresan quickly turned back and ran without complaining.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

The Bullets fans yelled loudly. The five players on the field had already completed their defensive positions. After halftime, Li Youyun just made a simple tactical gesture.

Different from the conventional tactics in the past, Alan Houston quickly slid to the bottom line near the bottom line on the right side, and with the help of veteran Buck Williams' cover, he quickly bounced to the left flank outside the three-point line.

Li You sent a cross pass, and Alan Houston, who got rid of the defense, caught the ball and threw it!
"Shua!" The three-pointer hit the net hollowly!

Calbert Chaney, who was chasing the defense, showed a surprised expression. He thought Houston would catch the ball in the elbow area to the left of the free throw line and make a mid-range shot, but he threw the three-pointer directly.

Li You, who was on the defensive, kept clapping high-fives, indicating that Alan-Houston's shots were beautiful!
It is true that it is easy to counterattack with a three-point shot, and it is difficult to control long rebounds, but Li You doesn't care, all he has to do is to speed up the pace of the game and run to kill the big man on the opposite side!

Courtside custodian Jeff Van Gundy quickly discovered that the Knicks' offense was getting faster and faster, nobody cared about hitting the iron, and there was no low-post offense.
Juwan Howard received the ball in the right block position, stormed the basket and missed, "Auntie" grabbed the rebound, Alan Houston responded, and the Knicks quickly ran towards the opponent's half.

The Bullets, who had been tossed for several rounds, were forced to quickly return to defense.

At the top of the arc, Alan Houston slowed down and stopped the ball, and the left winger Li You moved laterally without the ball on the upper line.

Charles Oakley, who ran to the frontcourt, took advantage of the opportunity and stood in the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line, just in time to set an off-ball screen for Li You.

Strickland, who was chasing and defending Li You, was delayed for a while. In the next second, Li You, who ran to the right flank, turned around and threw the ball after receiving the ball!
Everyone in the retreating Bullets could only watch the ball draw a beautiful arc and fall into the basket with precision.

"Shhh!!"

Outrageous offensive choices, the Knicks completed an offense in less than 10 seconds, and the fans at the scene could only boo.

10:4, counting "Auntie"'s stealing and quick play, the Knicks scored all from the conversion offense.

As the game progressed, led by Li You, the Knicks kept insisting on such an outrageous style of play.

Fast attack, Li You hit the iron, Jeff Van Gundy twitched slightly, this was not the game plan he arranged before the game at all
The game time passed, but Li You felt completely stable. Even if there was a chance to change the attack, the Bullets would slow down and continue to send the ball to the low post.

The Knicks seem to run blindly, but every defensive round, they will get a chance to breathe.

Muresan, who played high and played high, succeeded in laying the basket under the basket. After completing the offense, the big man did not celebrate and retreated desperately.

Veteran Buck Williams took advantage of the opportunity to pick and roll Li You on the left flank outside the three-point line. Strickland squeezed through the screen and stuck to Li You's side.

Li You, who holds the ball in his left hand, failed to get rid of the defense after the pick-and-roll. He noticed that Muresan on the opposite side seemed to want to squat in the paint, cut in and broke through slowly.

Carrying the defense to the left block position, Li You suddenly circled the ball behind his back and crotch while he was walking. After shaking, his left hand took advantage of the situation to catch the ball, and his body thrust forward violently.

His teammate's defense was out of position, Muresan subconsciously moved to help defend, the next second the basketball passed by his waist, and when he turned his head, he saw Buck Williams who was running down to catch the ball and put it to the basket!

A fancy pass, and then there was another exclamation on the scene. Li You smiled at Muresan. He had already noticed that the big man was panting heavily.

At 20:10, the point difference just reached double digits.

In addition to the official timeout, Jeff Van Gundy waited for the opponent to take the initiative to time out. In the second half of the first quarter, he simply returned to his seat, with a smile on his face, completely entrusted.

Muresan ran for most of the quarter, and finally couldn't keep up with the rhythm and was forced to replace him early.

With Harvey Grant on the front line, the height of the Bullets dropped, and the Knicks began to hit the basket and cut frequently.

Seeing Li You breaking into the paint, circling around, getting rid of the defense, and making a successful throw directly in front of the basket, there were huge boos again!

"I knew Lee was different, he is really not an ordinary 19-year-old player! He is trustworthy!"

On the Knicks bench, assistant coach Don Chaney suggested in a low voice, Jeff Van Gundy didn't speak, just nodded, unable to complain for a while:

"A 19-year-old All-Star, you can't trust him anymore."

The Knicks just took Starks and Herb Williams in a routine rotation with 1:1 left in the first quarter.

"Big brother" Starks didn't hesitate, and he hit the right flank outside the three-point line angrily.

Jeff Van Gundy wanted to stand up and shout a few words, but in the end he found that the Bullets didn't seize the opportunity to switch offense, and it was Webber who received the ball in the low post again.
At the end of the first quarter, at 32:22, the Knicks maintained their lead.

The expected advantages failed to achieve the effect, and the noise on the scene became louder and louder.

"We performed very well, Chris, John, in the second quarter, control the rhythm!"

"Protect the rebound, OK? The opponent will take the big man, we need to show our vitality, everyone must be stuck!"

With a double-digit lead, Jeff Van Gundy’s original intention was to slow down and not throw too fast, but Starks, who let himself go, left the advice behind:
"Run up and keep throwing!"

The second quarter started. Li You, who had played the first quarter, sat obediently on the bench. At this time, the commentator of the Bullets' home court followed up with a few sour words:

"A 19-year-old All-Star! Well deserved, Lee completely controlled the rhythm of the game in the first quarter!"

"Coach Jeff Van Gundy adjusted his tactics tonight. I have to say that it worked. Maybe Muresan should come back at another time. It is difficult for him to find his form in such a game rhythm."

Jeff Van Gundy didn't know that someone was praising his tactics, resisting the urge to stand up and shout a few times, Chris Childs didn't play as required at all!
On the bench, the doormat Walter McCarty showed courtesy to Li Youda, handing a water bottle and a towel:

"Li, after I play, can I also get a chance to score easily? You know, I have been practicing more."

Seeing the doormat who covered his mouth with a towel and asked in a low voice, Li You almost laughed out loud.

Oakley really left a psychological shadow on McCarty, as long as the old guy is on the bench, the voice will be a little lower.

Suppressing a smile, Li You agreed without hesitation:
"Walter, relax! In the past few games, the inside players will get more opportunities."

"I promise, you'll hit a new career high!"

The doormat Walter McCarty immediately showed joy, only to find that Oakley was staring at him again, he quickly lowered his head, and cursed secretly in his heart:
"Damn old guy! He knows how to suppress rookies!"

首节比赛，李佑5中3，三分线外2中1，拿到7分1篮板3助攻，第2节比赛还剩5分01秒时才再次登场。

After both Chris Childs and Starks left the field, they both had expressions of "comfortable".

At 48:37, the two sides stabbed each other, and the point difference was widened by a little bit.

Coach Bickerstaff thought that the Knicks would continue to run blindly, but after Li You appeared on the court, the pace of the game slowed down.

Alan Houston didn't feel good, and he failed to grasp several opportunities. He suddenly increased his three-point shooting, but he hasn't completely recovered his feel.

The Knicks slowly increased their defensive strength, Webber scored consecutively in front of Oakley, the old guy was already a little impatient, the rhythm slowed down, and the "iron blood" basketball returned.
At halftime, 56:43, the point difference came to 13 points.

In the second half of the game, the head coach Bickerstaff completely gave up using Muresan, lowered the height, and tried to speed up the pace of the game.

But the Knicks were not in a hurry. Charles Oakley began to pester Webber. Less than 2 minutes into the game, the two began to push and shove.

Larry Johnson was also not polite to Juwan Howard, and he also frequently attacked on the defensive end.

One couldn't catch the ball, and the other stood at the free throw line to hit the iron. For a while, the Bullets suddenly fell into a scoring drought.

The Knicks' offense was mostly focused on Li You and Alan Houston. The two let go of the throw and fought desperately inside.

Such a simple tactic directly destroyed the Bullets. On the bench, Jeff Van Gundy was a little unbelievable:

"Is this a win?"

At 20:11 in a single quarter, after three quarters, the score came to 76:54, and the point difference came to 22 points. There was no suspense in the game.

The Bullets fans seemed to be having a hard time accepting this result, and broke out the biggest boos since the opening:

"Shhh!!"

Li You didn't care about the atmosphere of the scene, walked to the bench, and bumped fists with Alan Houston by the way:
"Great shot! You have to believe you're going to hit the next shot."

With a sigh of relief, it is rare to have so many shots, and Alan Houston has also regained some confidence:
"It's a pity that I entered the garbage time, and I only found the feeling of shooting."

6中3，三分线外2中0，罚球2中2，阿兰-休斯顿这节拿了8分。

6中3，三分线外2中1，李佑第三节拿到了7分1篮板3助攻1抢断的数据。

The two scored 15 points together, almost completely sweeping the Knicks' scoring in a single quarter. This kind of situation was impossible in the first half of the game.

Assistant coach Don Chaney smiled and patted the main players off the court:
"Good job!"

The third quarter of the game can be regarded as the arrangement of the coaching staff before the game.

The difference is that the Knicks don't have to face Muresan, a 2m tall man, and Li You automatically optimized his tactical strategy in the first quarter.

Although the victory has been established, Jeff Van Gundy does not have much sense of accomplishment.

Watching Li You back on the bench, chatting and laughing with everyone, Jeff Van Gundy suddenly remembered Pat Riley's experience with the Lakers:

"Is this what coaching Magic Johnson feels like?"

In the fourth quarter of the game, the doormat Walter McCarty finally got more opportunities.

After a whole quarter of rubbish time, this newcomer hit a new career high: 7 points!
Too much garbage time also made the audience lose their emotions, and the boos disappeared.

In the end, 101:81, the Knicks beat the Bullets away and got a good start after the All-Star Game.

Chris Webber turned and walked to the tunnel after the game.

Both are All-Star players, and their identities are considered equal. Weber, who lost the game, didn't want to see Li You's smiling face.

After returning to the locker room, everyone on the Knicks team was in a good mood. Everyone saw the technical statistics, 84 rounds, no wonder they were so comfortable!
After Li You completely left the bench, Starks also felt that it was easier for him to play:
"I think we played well, with fewer turnovers than expected, 11 turnovers, 4 turnovers in the fourth quarter, and 4 turnovers in the first three quarters."

Charles Oakley didn't care about the data either. The old guy returned to his seat and said casually:
"It's better to play simpler, as long as we don't lose this week, we are still No.2!"

"According to the current record, we can win the division championship, which can be regarded as an explanation to the fans."

Both veterans hope to win the consolation prize of the division championship, which can be regarded as making up for the loss of the year
Seeing "Auntie" looking at the technical statistics depressedly, Li You leaned over and teased:

"Larry, don't always think about catching the ball in the low post. Facing tall strikers, your efficiency is a bit low. In the next game, remember to look for mismatches, and I will pass the ball to you!"

8 out of 3, scored 10 points, wanted to go back to the past "Auntie" but found that he didn't have the ball, heard Li You's words, he could only secretly ask Lemon:
"Damn All-Star!"

On the morning of February 2th, the Knicks returned to New York and won the Bullets. This week's schedule became particularly easy.

The media in New York also praised Li You, who scored the highest score in the team:
出场29分钟，14中7，三分线外4中2，罚球2中2，18分3篮板7助攻1抢断没有失误。

All five starters scored in double figures, and on the bench, Starks scored 5 points. Such a situation is not common in the Knicks.

Jeff Van Gundy has also been praised by the media. The coaching staff adjusted tactics in a timely manner, and the changes visible to the naked eye are definitely commendable!

In the afternoon, during the Knicks training class, Ewing was not in a good mood anymore. He always felt that the New York media was connoting him.
However, the gorilla is also a qualified leader in the locker room. The team won easily and showed a smile:

"39 wins and 10 losses, we have already led the second-placed Pistons by 2 wins, and if I persist for a few more games, I will be able to fully recover."

"If we can continue to stay in second place at the end of the month, then this season, we will definitely win the division championship."

In the past few years, the championship has not been won, and Ewing feels that winning the division championship can be regarded as an explanation.
The boss spoke, and while everyone flattered him, he also sent out suggestions with concern:

"Pat, don't force yourself, your body is the most important thing!"

Ewing sensed something was wrong, but quickly put such emotions behind him, this is also his team!

In the presence of the gorilla, Li You usually doesn't express his opinions too much. At this time, he is holding the tactical board and explaining the three-person pick-and-roll tactics to "Auntie":

"The most important thing is this screen at the free throw line. Pay attention to the timing of the roll. Of course, you can also choose the mid-range shot."

"Shoot a three-pointer? It can also be shot outside, but then Alan will cover for you. It depends on the opponent's defensive strategy!"

Larry Johnson, who was dressed in a training suit, was a little confused, but under Li You's explanation, he instinctively felt that this tactic could indeed be played.

"It's still a bit complicated, just play UCLA and cut! Just like the Jazz, go up the line and run around, go straight to the basket, and then finish at the basket."

Li You didn't say anything, just clicked on the position under the basket, "Auntie" was stunned for a while, and then realized that he despised him for finishing under the basket.
In daily training sessions, the Knicks will actually practice a lot of offensive routines. As a strong team in the playoffs that relies on defense, the most important thing is to understand the opponent's tactical characteristics.

Confrontation training is usually to simulate the opponent's routines, and then make systematic defensive arrangements.

Everyone is familiar with the running tactics, but in the game, the style of play changes. When Li You is the core, more balls are shared, and the routine can be played again.

Knicks legend Holtzman once analyzed the game:

"Basketball is not about rocket technology. Find open teammates when attacking, and keep an eye on the ball when defending!"

On the night of February 2th, Jeff Van Gundy followed the philosophy of the legendary coach and continued to take care of him, letting Li You be responsible for finding open teammates.
Iverson's 76ers have already lost. After losing to the Cavaliers in the last game, their record has also reached 12 wins and 35 losses. According to this trend, there is a high probability that they will dive into the No. [-] pick again.

After the game started, Madison Square Garden was buzzing. Regardless of the outcome, if you can see Iverson and Li You at the same time, you won't lose a ticket!
It's just that after the first half of the game, Allen Iverson was numb
10中2，三分线外3中1，怒砍7分。

At 41:54 in the half, the Knicks easily led by 13 points.

Li You was also not interested in competing with the rookie team, and successfully activated Alan Houston in the first half of the game.

It seems to have found the feeling of playing for the Pistons. Alan Houston scored 8 of 5 in the half, 5 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and scored 12 points efficiently!
After returning to the locker room, Alan Houston was still very excited:
"The opponent's defensive discipline is too poor, and an opportunity can appear with just one screen!"

"Hopefully we can make it to the 4th quarter tonight!"

Ewing can naturally feel the joyous atmosphere in the locker room.

Starks and Oakley were teasing Iverson for hitting the iron, "Auntie" pulled Li You to whisper, and the atmosphere group followed suit, yelling to play the fourth quarter.

The team has a different vitality, and the offense can make people feel better
In the third quarter of the game, the Knicks played a violent offense.

At 24:35, the third quarter ended, and at 65:89, the fourth quarter became garbage time again!
Such an efficient offense completely detonated Madison Square Garden, and the fans in New York were completely excited.

The starting lineup played the entire third quarter, and Larry Johnson walked off the court with a smile on his face.

"Auntie" made 4 of 4 in a single quarter and easily scored 8 points. Li You did what he said, and it really allowed him to easily score points.

"Although the score is not high, this is definitely Alan Houston's best performance after joining the Knicks!"

"15 of 9, 8 of 3 from beyond the three-point line, 1 of 1 free throw, 22 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals, no turnovers, what I want to say is that Lee successfully activated this shooter!"

In the on-site MSG commentary booth, the commentator John Andaris bragged together, even if it is a cruel game, such an efficient performance is very rare.

Entering the garbage time, the commentator Marv Albert also praised the team's tactical adjustment:
"Pat was injured, the coaching staff adjusted tactics in time, and head coach Jeff Van Gundy showed his coaching ability!"

"Perhaps it won't be long before Coach Van Gundy can become a legendary coach like Pat Riley and create a "Show time" era that belongs to the Knicks!"

Sitting on the bench, Jeff Van Gundy looked confident and calm, occasionally standing up in the fourth quarter to command the atmosphere group.

Picky New York fans are no longer complaining about this bald young coach, and many people even cheer for Van Gundy, which is really good!
At the end of the game, the score was fixed at 92:113. The Knicks abused food like crazy, continued to clock in three quarters, and beat the 76 team!
15中3，拿到13分4篮板8助攻1抢断5失误的艾弗森比赛结束后就落寞离场，全明星赛后连续输球，已经顶不住了。

MSG interviewed Li You immediately after the game:
"Li, congratulations on your double-double again. Tonight's starting five scored in double figures again. Can you talk about the team's offense?"

Li You was naturally prepared for such a question:

"Jeff Van Gundy head coach has made important adjustments. For every game, the coaching staff will formulate a detailed game plan!"

"Pat was injured. Everyone needs to stand up and score. We believe in each other. It is the credit of the whole team to play such an offense."

The commentator John Andaris nodded in relief, explaining the Knicks' games for many years, watching so many beautiful offenses, he has already developed a feeling of being overwhelmed.

Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines was speechless for a while when he saw Li You talking with a smile on his face:

"The basketball concepts of legendary coaches are still applicable to modern basketball?."

这场比赛李佑11中5，三分线外2中1，罚球5中4，拿到15分2篮板11助攻1抢断，得分不是最高，但却受到了最多的称赞。

On Sunday night on the 16th, the Knicks played against the Cavaliers at home. After three quarters, Madison Square Garden was boiling again.

At 59:79, the Knicks clocked in three quarters again!
After being fed by Li You for three games, Alan Houston ate a meal of dumplings!
16中11，三分线外4中3，罚球4中3，28分3篮板1抢断1失误。

With extreme efficiency, Allan Houston returned to the bench, sat in his seat and grinned.

The atmosphere group also flattered wildly, this efficiency is really heavenly!
"I think Coach Van Gundy has thoroughly figured out how to use Houston!"

"Unbelievable performance, scored 28 points in three quarters, as long as this state continues, we can challenge the Bulls!"

The commentator Marv Albert was so excited that he almost helped the Knicks loan the championship directly.

At Madison Square Garden, New York fans who bought tickets to watch the game on Sunday were all shaking with the music.

Sitting on the bench, Li You shook his head and interacted with the fans on the scene. He punched in the three quarters and abused food easily. Everyone loves it!
On the bench of the Cavaliers, Trier Brandon's mentality exploded. He is also an All-Star player. The game lost like this, and any excuses are useless
Especially when he saw the Knicks on the bench, Li You, who was shaking his head, ran to the sidelines to shake the towel from time to time, and cursed inwardly in anger:
"Damn game!"

In the end, 82:102, the Knicks beat the Cavaliers, and the three-game winning streak ended this week's schedule.

At the postgame press conference, the New York media in the audience were in awe of Jeff Van Gundy.

Even if the opponent is not strong, but in all three games, they clocked in three quarters and won by 3 points in each game. Few teams in the league can do this!
"Jeff, I think the fans want to know how the coaching staff activates the team's offense!"

The New York Times reporters in the audience no longer asked random questions like they did in the past, and everyone had expressions of approval on their faces.

Jeff Van Gundy was blown away at first, but when he heard this question, he pulled his tie subconsciously, and then said solemnly:
"We're always working on new tactics and the players are working really hard on the training ground!"

"After half a season, the team has successfully run in, and now we are just showing the training results."

"Of course, Lee's performance is also crucial. An excellent point guard is sometimes a coach on the field. He perfectly executed the team's game plan!"

李佑出场30分钟，9中4，三分线外3中1，罚球4中4，13分3篮板11助攻1抢断，没有失误。

The reporters in the audience looked at the technical statistics in their hands and nodded, "coach on the field", they agreed with Van Gundy's point of view.

On February 2th, when Li You was having breakfast at home, watching ESPN also report the Knicks' three big victories in the TV series, he was in a good mood.

"After the All-Star Game, the Knicks seem to have undergone a metamorphosis. Alan Houston was completely activated. Although Patrick Ewing was injured, the current Knicks seem to be getting better!"

"If they continue to maintain this state, they are even expected to catch up with the Bulls record."

"."

ESPN's ball critics are crazy about it. These sports media like to consume Patrick Ewing. It seems that seeing the gorilla break the defense can make their lives more satisfactory
Starks, who came to have breakfast, curled his lips in disdain when he heard the opinions of these ball critics:

"I can assure you, as long as you lose, these guys will have another set of arguments."

"Pat probably read these reports and is planning to come back early!"

The opponent in the next game is the Suns, who have added Jason Kidd. Li You also feels that this is not a very good time to come back:

"We have 6 consecutive away games in the west, flying around, which is really not conducive to adjusting the state."

"But Pat is the boss, he has the final say on this matter!"

Starks was not talking, he felt that the team might be about to change.

Alan Houston has just found his form, and Larry Johnson is no longer playing soy sauce. This is the influence brought by Li You:

"I wish the team all the best away from here."

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