NBA: The Basketball Miracle Chapter 490: How to Properly Integrate into a Team? (3651 wo

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After the new season began, the New York Knicks had 16 gas in November, with both the second and third weeks featuring four gas each.

Despite the relatively packed schedule, overall, the team did not fall into a slow start.

Compared to other Eastern Conference teams, they had a perfect start to the first week.

In last Saturday's ga, a conflict arose between Pacers' Stephen Jackson and Rick Carlisle, and the sharing of championship experience failed.

The conflict between the two stemd from shot attempts.

Jermaine ONeal was also out due to injury, and Jackson believed he should be the team's core, but Rick Carlisle did not agree.

On Sunday, ESPN vividly reported on the situation in the Pacers' locker room, but whether the news was true remained unconfird by Monday.

However, the San Antonio Spurs took the opportunity to get involved.

San Antonio sports dia broke the news that Gregg Popovich was interested in trading for Stephen Jackson.

Robert Horry's championship experience was clearly not enough, and San Antonio Spurs fans also began to look forward to this trade.

Considering that the San Antonio Spurs were interested in everyone during the offseason but ultimately focused on the buyout market, many fans were ready to watch a joke unfold.

The San Antonio Spurs strengthening?

That's basically non-existent.

Upon arriving in Manhattan, Gregg Popovich saw newspapers heavily praising Lee's stop-and-pop jumper this year.

Although all three gas were against weak opponents, no one in New York cared about these details.

Just praise him!

When he arrived at the Madison Square Garden in the afternoon for warm-ups, Gregg Popovich felt disgusted thinking about ESPN's plan to promote Clay Lee by conducting a "Night Jumper Test" on SportsCenter.

Since the start of the season, the San Antonio Spurs' best-performing player has been Tony Parker.

Not only has he been nourished by Eva's love, but he has also officially recovered from his fractured finger injury.

Due to the fracture, Parker missed the French national team gas during the offseason and entered training camp early.

The Frenchman stated more than once in interviews:

"I am now filled with desire for basketball!"

Although critics believed the San Antonio Spurs only added scraps, the San Antonio Spurs are 2-1 since the start of the season, losing a back-to-back to the Cavaliers, and fans are generally satisfied.

The only complaint San Antonio Spurs fans have had since the start of the season is the schedule, first a ho back-to-back, then an away back-to-back.

Although Canadian and New York are close, back-to-backs still cause significant fatigue, and Duncan's fans have already found an excuse for their idol's potential losses:

"Duncan is too tired."

This year, there aren't many national TV gas.

ABC has officially rebranded and further partnered with ESPN, even the pre-ga show nas no longer feature the ABC Sports label.

This Saturday, when the New York Knicks challenge the San Antonio Spurs on the road again, that will be the San Antonio Spurs' first national TV ga.

Matt Bonner, who just joined the team in the offseason, has adapted very well to the San Antonio Spurs' team culture and has already beco close with his teammates.

Bonner himself is very satisfied with this signing.

Since losing in the semifinals last season, Duncan has been sowhat silent.

He was talked about for a long ti during the offseason, but he didn't respond.

The San Antonio Spurs are still a championship contending team.

They still have strong dominance in the Western Conference, but whenever he thinks of a championship, Tim Duncan involuntarily feels a sense of powerlessness.

Since it was not a nationally televised ga, when interviewed by the New York dia before the ga, Duncan's expression was calm when discussing championships.

He no longer made grand statents nor did he pressure managent:

"I'm just focused on every ga, as for the championship, that's still my goal."

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At 7:30 PM, Madison Square Garden was still packed.

Since the New York Knicks would embark on a Western road trip for their next three gas, this was the only opportunity to watch a live ga this week.

After the ga began, the San Antonio Spurs quickly subbed out big man Fabricio Oberto, and Matt Bonner played nearly 6 minutes in the first quarter.

Gregg Popovich, as a Head Coach who is good at learning, had already followed the New York Knicks' pace, using more spacing lineups.

During the rotation, Udrih also showed good form against Rajon Rondo, continuously firing from beyond the arc with his teammates.

The 6-for-11 three-point shooting at halfti did not give the San Antonio Spurs the lead; 54:56, the New York Knicks lost points during the rotation, but ultimately still held a slight advantage.

Lee's condition was unaffected after only one day of rest back in New York.

During halfti, when interviewed, Walt Frazier, dressed in a plaid suit, didn't pay attention to the score:

"Lee, let's talk about your jumper. Everyone has noticed you've reduced your drives to the basket. Is this a deliberate adjustnt?"

Most of the fans in the Madison Square Garden were swaying to the music at this ti, the atmosphere was lively, and Lee, looking at the smiling team legend beside him, jokingly teased his offensive choices:

"There's no complicated reason. Finishing a jumper from mid-range is just more energy-efficient. Approaching 29, my body isn't as young anymore, I need to conserve energy for the playoffs!"

Walt Frazier laughed heartily.

29 is still the pri for guard players.

After a simple hug, when he returned to the comntary booth, Mike Breen was still boasting:

"Three gas, Clay Lee's two-point field goal percentage has reached 77.5%. This statistic cannot fully reflect Lee's dominance on the court."

"His jumper is as accurate as a layup, and defenders have no answer for Clay Lee. His offense from all angles leaves the San Antonio Spurs with nothing but prayer!"

The content of the ga was not as exaggerated as described.

After all, the New York Knicks had rotated early tonight.

Walt Frazier stopped boasting about statistics and instead comnted seriously:

"Lee's progress is definitely a nightmare for the league's big n."

"As long as Chandler can set high-quality screens, the switching big n simply cannot anticipate Lee's offensive choices."

"Three-pointers, mid-range stop-and-pop jumpers, quick attacks to the rim, and clever assists to teammates on the move—I think the San Antonio Spurs have already felt the pressure."

While the two were praising them profusely in the comntary booth, in the New York Knicks' locker room, Coach Mike D'Antoni was quite dissatisfied with the first half's performance and loudly called out to everyone:

"Don't hesitate, their big n have a hard ti limiting our corner. When you get the pass, shoot decisively."

"What we need to do is change their Defense strategy, completely open up the offensive space on the court, be quick, don't let them easily establish their Defense positions."

Rajon Rondo lowered his head in frustration.

His jumper had a big problem.

When initiating a fast break, if teammates couldn't shoot imdiately and it turned into a half-court offense, they would be t with zone Defense.

Deliberately controlling turnovers would affect the team's rhythm.

The only ti they trailed in the half was during his 5 minutes on the court.

Ron Artest, continuously taking deep breaths, now deeply felt the doctor's warning.

It didn't affect him against weaker opponents, but with the ga deadlocked tonight, he indeed tired more easily.

"Tayshaun Prince, Boris, you two will start the second half. Ron needs rest. We need to re-establish the lead in the third quarter!"

The Moustache looked at everyone and called out nas directly.

Ron Artest opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.

With consecutive road gas ahead, this was the correct choice.

JR Smith, who had transford into a towel expert, looked at Coach D'Antoni with disappointnt on his face.

Wven with his teammates struggling, he still didn't get a chance.

Lee didn't look at the Rookies.

He stood up, clapped his hands, and called Chandler over, simply instructing him:

"Pay attention to the timing of your roll and the angle of the screen. Duncan can't be distracted. Be confident!"

The Chicago Bulls had only recently started winning more consistently in the last two years, but unfortunately, Chandler's playing ti was also affected after his injury.

Continuous tanking before that had led to so bad ga habits.

Pau Gasol noticed his new teammate's predicant and, as everyone walked towards the player tunnel, lingered behind and quietly suggested:

"If you're still unsure about the timing to roll after a screen, then just set your feet on every possession. Don't try to be clever. Even at ho, if the ga is tight, the referees will call illegal screens."

Chandler nodded.

If he couldn't manage offense and Defense simultaneously, focusing on the basics first was indeed a better option.

When both teams' players returned to the court, Chandler stood next to Fabricio Oberto, clapping his hands repeatedly to encourage himself.

The San Antonio Spurs had switched back to their starting lineup for the second half.

"Defense!"

Amidst the cheers for Defense, Parker, who received the ball on the baseline, quickly passed it to Manu Ginobili on the left wing after crossing half-court.

Manu Ginobili imdiately passed the ball back to Duncan.

Receiving the ball in the left block, Duncan ignored the post-up Defense from Diaw behind him, gripped the ball with one hand, leaned into the defender, and observed the movents on the periter.

As Duncan slowly put the ball down and began to post up forcefully, Hill suddenly ca over to double-team in the paint.

At the sa ti, Chandler on the other side also converged towards the basket.

Duncan imdiately passed the ball back to Manu Ginobili, who received it, put it down with his right hand, and drove forward, shaking off Hill with his speed, and driving straight to the basket, drawing a foul from the double-teaming Diaw.

The referee imdiately pointed to the free-throw line.

"Boo!"

The Argentinian gestured a shot at the free-throw line, and boos echoed through the Madison Square Garden.

Manu Ginobili had shot many free throws tonight.

Lee, however, noticed Duncan's change.

His stats had gradually declined since the start of the season.

From the ga footage, it was evident that he had more ball-handling possessions, and the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Cavaliers because they were outrebounded.

56:56, both free throws went in, and Manu Ginobili loudly called for his teammates to retreat on Defense.

Receiving the ball on the baseline, Lee's advance speed was not fast.

Diaw, who ca off the bench in the second half, was hovering in front and to the right.

After crossing half-court, he proactively stepped forward to complete a hand-off.

When Grant Hill and Tayshaun Prince also started to co up and take turns touching the ball, the Knicks continuously passed the ball on the periter, while also using Chandler's high-post screen to constantly cut off-ball towards the basket.

The San Antonio Spurs continued their first-half Defense strategy, imdiately switching on screens with their forwards.

As Clay Lee dribbled from right to left along the baseline and returned to the left wing, with Diaw initiating the play at the top of the arc, Hill on the right wing again cut diagonally.

He went around Chandler near the free-throw line, but couldn't shake off Manu Ginobili behind him.

Hill accelerated and ran towards the left corner.

Diaw, who had completed the pass, began to deliberately shift to the right.

When Chandler stepped up to set a screen for Lee, the San Antonio Spurs' paint was empty.

Duncan stopped in the right elbow area, occasionally looking at Lee.

As a white big man, Fabricio Oberto bravely followed on Defense at this mont.

He had expected Gregg Popovich to DNP him at halfti, but he didn't expect the Head Coach to give him another chance to prove himself.

When Chandler stood to the right of Lee, Parker quickly squeezed in front.

The mont the opponent moved, Lee quickly took a jab step with his left foot, put the ball down with his right hand, feigning a drive.

Parker, squeezed between the two, quickly adjusted his center of gravity, but Lee suddenly turned, just managing to shake off the defender.

The stationary Chandler still played a delaying role.

Parker, who was diligently chasing on Defense, was a step slow, watching Lee effortlessly touch the ball with his left hand as he approached the three-point line.

Fabricio Oberto, flailing his arms, quickly slid over.

Lee took the ball forward with the montum, and while the big man was bending over, he quickly pulled the ball back with his right hand.

"Woah!"

The large crossover dribble made the New York fans cheer.

Fabricio Oberto quickly slid back to his left.

Facing the big man who had retreated inside the three-point line, Lee again changed direction with a body dribble.

Fabricio Oberto, dancing in place, finally froze.

Parker, coming from the side to defend, stepped back and drifted to his right.

Lee, who had just jumped into the air, could only watch the basketball fly towards the rim!

"Swish!" The three-pointer went in cleanly.

Watching Lee pose for the New York fans on the left sideline, Parker, after landing, couldn't help but curse in French.

Fabricio Oberto was dumbfounded again.

This was why he had been pulled from the ga after only a few minutes at the start.

56:59, Duncan's face showed a determined expression as he clapped his hands to encourage his teammates.

The Knicks suddenly changed their Defense strategy.

At Lee's call, Hill began to tightly guard Manu Ginobili from receiving the ball.

Ultimately, Duncan ca to the left elbow area to initiate the offense.

Parker, who had completed the pass, wanted to imdiately go for a hand-off, but his back cut failed to shake off Lee.

Duncan, turning sideways, quickly gathered the ball, but Diaw from behind poked it away.

The mont the ball was dropped, Lee got in front of Parker and imdiately picked up the ball.

Gregg Popovich on the sideline was still complaining about a foul, but Parker, who was chasing on Defense, had already given up, watching Lee grab the ball with his right hand and glide in for a dunk!

56:61, taking the lead again, the roar in Madison Square Garden grew a few decibels louder.

"Defense!"

Amidst the cheers for Defense, Duncan clapped his hands sowhat annoyedly.

After Parker dribbled past half-court again, he proactively stepped up to set a screen.

Pushing the ball and changing direction to his left hand, the mont Lee squeezed past the screen, Parker imdiately stopped short, then quickly turned.

Facing Diaw at the three-point line, he held the ball, dropped his shoulder, and accelerated.

With a change of pace while moving, Parker gained half a step, successfully broke into the paint, then suddenly slowed down, took a hop step, and shot a floater!

Under the interference of both Chandler and Diaw, the basketball ultimately hit the rim and bounced out.

Fabricio Oberto also failed to secure the rebound, which was snatched by a twisting Chandler.

When Lee received the ball and initiated another fast break, the San Antonio Spurs failed to match up in ti.

Duncan diligently chased on Defense but was still left behind.

Bruce Bowen chased Lee to the left wing and then directly rushed towards him.

Before he could reach him, Lee, who had already entered the paint, passed the ball behind his back with the montum.

The basketball flew across, and Tayshaun Prince, following up, ignored Bruce Bowen's twisting pull, took three big steps, and, enduring the pull, extended his left hand with the ball for a scoop layup!

"Whistle!"

The whistle blew, and the shot went in.

The New York fans cheered happily.

Tayshaun Prince, upon landing, also smiled, turned, and high-fived Lee in celebration.

"Clay Lee's speed is too fast, and the young n's counterattacks are even more seamless! The San Antonio Spurs can't keep up with our rhythm!"

Mike Breen on the comntary desk exclaid loudly.

Only by watching the ga live could one truly appreciate Lee's lightning-fast speed, shaking off defenders with the ball, allowing his teammates to easily score.

56:64, Tayshaun Prince made the free throw, and the lead extended to 8 points.

The San Antonio Spurs proactively sped up their offense.

Tim Duncan faced a double-team.

Manu Ginobili, who received the pass, broke through again on the left wing, drawing Chandler from the paint, and imdiately dished the ball to Fabricio Oberto.

The Argentinian big man failed to finish the offense, missing an open jump shot from close range.

After Diaw grabbed the rebound, he imdiately initiated a fast break.

Seeing the Knicks players all rushing towards the opponent's half, Gregg Popovich on the sideline fell silent again.

Slowing down near the top of the arc, Diaw, undisturbed, directly passed the ball towards the right sideline after Lee's secondary back cut.

The lead pass allowed Lee to shake off Parker just as he received the ball.

The mont he faked a shot, Parker was directly faked into the air.

Parker, who had flown out of bounds, still wanted to rush back on Defense, but Lee no longer adjusted.

After slightly lowering the ball, he quickly jumped and shot!

Fabricio Oberto, who had just returned to the basket, helplessly watched the basketball swish through the net, hearing the excited shouts of the New York fans again, then walked dejectedly towards the sideline.

Gregg Popovich called a tiout, walked up expressionlessly, and patted his players.

He witnessed this situation a few tis every season.

56:67, just a few minutes into the second half, the lead had beco double digits.

Lee went up and high-fived his teammates one by one in celebration, all smiling as they walked towards the bench.

JR Smith, waving a towel, looked at Coach D'Antoni, who was smiling and clapping.

This ti, he didn't join the atmosphere group to high-five and celebrate, instead sitting back in his seat early and sighing secretly.

The atmosphere at Madison Square Garden was arguably the best in the league.

JR Smith, who was still a starter for the Hornets, strongly desired to play during regular ga ti.

The Knicks made no adjustnts during the long tiout.

Ron Artest, who was forced to sit on the bench in the second half, could only watch everyone re-enter the ga.

Unable to play, the ga was a bit boring. Ron Artest looked at JR Smith, who was no longer waving his towel, bumped him, and said with a serious face:

"Shit! Go cheer them on! Even if you're a Rookie, you have to integrate into the team!"

Waving the towel at least 20 tis per ga, and having to carry bags for away gas, JR Smith wanted to complain a bit, but seeing Ron Artest staring intently at him, he finally forced a smile and said ingratiatingly:

"I know, I know, Bro! How do I earn trust?"

Ron Artest surveyed the Rookie with the flashy tattoos, said nothing more, raised his right fist, vigorously waved it twice, then a triumphant smile appeared on his face.

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