NBA: I am a master dealer

Chapter 298 Who is the scoring leader this season?

after the game.

The weather vane finally changed, and the media and public praised Xue Liancheng.

Everyone believes that Xue Liancheng has returned to the level of MVP last season and is a true superstar.

To this...

Xue Liancheng didn't feel any excitement.

If you play well and improve your record, people will naturally praise you.

If he plays badly and his record is rubbish, he will undoubtedly be stabbed by the whole world.

This is the iron law.

He knows this truth, so his mood swings are actually not big.

What's more...

He had no time to be happy either.

After beating the Hornets, they need to actively prepare for the game because they are about to start a devilish away schedule.

The Thunder, Rockets, Wizards, and Magic are all equally good.

Needless to say, the Thunder have the comeback of the indiscriminate singles king Durant + last season's scoring leader Westbrook. These two can intimidate most teams in the league when they are on the field. No one dares to underestimate them.

Although the Rockets have not had a very good record since the start of the season, they have the best shooting guard in the league, James Harden, and one of the best centers in the league, Howard. The modern combination is still a force that cannot be underestimated in the league.

The Magic's current record is 6 wins and 5 losses, and their momentum is quite good. They are young and impactful, and although their style of play is frivolous and unstable, they have the spirit and belief to overturn any team, such as the Heat, the Hawks, and the Cavaliers. The top teams recognized in the Eastern Conference have all been defeated by the Magic.

Therefore, the power of young people cannot be ignored.

The last opponent of four consecutive away games, the Washington Wizards, currently has a record of only 5 wins and 4 losses, but their double backcourt is also a well-known signature in the league. Although Wall + Beal are not as intimidating as Durant + Westbrook They are powerful, but they are also popular among young players. They have entered the playoffs for two consecutive years and have proven themselves. They are also a force that cannot be ignored in the Eastern Conference.

of course.

A strong opponent is certainly a bad factor.

But the Knicks are not a vegetarian, with 7 wins and 5 losses, defeating strong opponents such as the Cavaliers, Raptors, and Hornets.

Their strength cannot be underestimated, and no one dares to underestimate them, just because the Knicks have one of the best players in the league, the top point guard Xue Liancheng.

Their overall strength is recognized in the Eastern Conference.

The reason why this schedule is so devilish is that in addition to the strong opponents, there is another factor.

That is the Knicks' road trip, which requires them to play 4 games in six days.

With such a high-intensity and intensive schedule, even if you encounter a weak opponent, you have to be careful about three points, not to mention a group of opponents who are not good at fighting.

and so……

Tyronn Lue arranged for everyone to not only deal with these four opponents, but also to conserve physical energy.

Flying to Oklahoma in advance to prepare for the game is the most energy-saving way.

……

……

The Knicks are actively preparing for the game. The official also released the new MVP list at this time. Xue Liancheng averaged 29.1 points, 12.4 assists and 7.3 rebounds per game. The Knicks' record of 7 wins and 5 losses ranked among the top three. List.

No. 2 is still James, averaging 26.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 53.2%, which is very efficient.

However, three-pointers are a bit eye-catching. As of now, James' three-point shooting percentage is only 29.7%, which is quite bleak.

The Cavaliers' record is currently 8 wins and 3 losses, which is much better than the Knicks, but James's data is obviously much lower than Xue Liancheng.

In the case of the same rebounds, points and assists, James is looking at Xue Liancheng's back.

The dissent from many fans suddenly became extremely loud.

"Ha! How can a person who is timid on the spot be ranked No. 2 on the MVP list?"

"Xue Liancheng beat him to pieces. He was beaten to the point of shutting down. He just avoided the fight. Why did you put him second on the MVP list? It's outrageous..."

"I can barely understand if you put Leonard or Westbrook in the second position, but I can't understand if you put James."

"Although the Cavaliers' record is better, it is not insurmountable. It is only one and a half wins. What's more, Xue Liancheng's statistics are better than James's, and in the confrontation between the two, James is at an absolute disadvantage. Why can James be second? ?”

"As expected of the darling of the alliance, he was beaten to such a shameful position and yet he still insisted on being promoted."

People were mainly affected by the fact that James missed the Knicks game, but the Cavaliers won instead.

They all agreed that James' cowardly attitude was not worthy of being ranked second in MVP.

In fact, among the teams with good records in the league, James's statistics are indeed the best, and occupying a second place is barely justified.

Xue Liancheng's disadvantage is particularly obvious. The Knicks have 7 wins and 5 losses, ranking only seventh in the Eastern Conference.

That's right!

Even though they have a 58% winning rate, they are still barely at the threshold of the playoffs.

The Cavaliers in front are 8 wins and 3 losses, the Heat are 8 wins and 3 losses, the Bulls are 7 wins and 3 losses, the Raptors are 8 wins and 5 losses, the Hawks are 8 wins and 5 losses, and the Celtics are 6 wins and 4 losses. They all beat the Knicks. Firmly occupying the front position.

Behind them, there are the Pacers, who also have 7 wins and 5 losses, and the Pistons, who have 6 wins and 5 losses, are chasing after them. The competition is very fierce.

and so……

This is where Xue Liancheng suffered a loss. Although the results seemed to be similar, with only one and a half wins, the rankings were too stuck.

One is ranked first in the Eastern Conference, and the other is ranked seventh in the Eastern Conference. It is obvious at a glance which of the two should reach MVP No. 2.

When James was scolded, it was entirely because his image was in serious crisis.

The top of the MVP list is undoubtedly Curry.

So far this season, the Golden State Warriors have won all [-] games and have not suffered a defeat. They have truly reached the supreme state of killing God when God blocks God, and killing Buddha when Buddha blocks Buddha. The level of madness is evident.

It is currently the only undefeated team in the league.

而库里的个人表现也同样抢眼，场均上场35分钟，场均可以贡献29.6分7.1助攻5.4篮板还有2个抢断的数据。

The overall shooting percentage was 50.3%, and the three-point shooting percentage was as high as 44.7%. He averaged 11.2 three-pointers per game and hit 5 of them.

That's right!

That's 5 three-pointers.

While maintaining quality and quantity, he can also maintain a 44.7% three-point shooting rate, which is simply terrifying.

Ku Haotian's three-pointers have exploded this season and he has become the most feared scorer in the league.

What’s even more frightening is that there is another super three-point shooter lurking next to Curry, Klay Thompson.

Thompson has continued his excellent three-point level this season, averaging 8.6 three-pointers per game, hitting 3.5, and his three-point shooting rate is as high as 40.5%.

He took more shots and his production increased, but his shooting percentage dropped compared to last season.

But even so, the two swords of the Splash Brothers are still the strongest combination in the alliance, if not one.

At least that's the case this season.

Just imagine, the two of them can average 8.6 three-pointers per game, which is the same as the two-point shooting rate of ordinary players. This is a terrifying thing.

Once it starts raining, it can kill people in minutes.

What's more...

In addition to the Splash Brothers, the three-pointers of Barnes and Green have also exploded, averaging more than one per game and shooting as high as 38%.

In addition, Speights, Iguodala, Barbosa, Brandon Rush, and Clark are all capable of three-pointers.

In other words, once the three-pointers start shooting and the emotion sets in, it becomes unstoppable and no one can stop it...

If that wasn't obvious enough.

Let’s talk about another statistic. As of this season, the Warriors have hit 13 three-pointers, with a shooting percentage of 40.4%.

Looking at its opponents, they only averaged 7.6 three-pointers per game, and their three-point shooting percentage was only 33.2%.

The difference between the two is more than one level!

In terms of three-point shooting alone, the Warriors scored 5 points more than other teams.

What is this concept?
That is to say, when playing against the Warriors, you have to make more free throws than the Warriors, or improve your shooting percentage by one or two points, to have a chance to equal the point difference brought by this three-pointer.

This is the horror of the Golden State Warriors this season.

and so……

It’s not surprising that the Warriors have such a record.

As the absolute core of the team, Curry deserves to be at the top of the MVP list.

And... Curry's statistics this season are very dazzling, averaging close to 30+6+5 per game, and his three field goal percentages have entered the 180 club. The only player with better statistics than Curry is Xue Liancheng.

But the record of Xue Liancheng's Knicks is too poor. If this continues, there is basically no hope of getting the MVP.

of course.

If the Knicks' record is mentioned and they occupy the top two spots in the Eastern Conference, that doesn't mean there is no hope at all.The average per game is close to 30+12+7, and the three shooting percentages also enter the 180 club. Such performance can be called a historical level.

At the same time, it is also the existence that crushes Curry...

The hot discussion on the MVP list has not yet come to an end, and another major honor has been put on the hot topic by fans.

Who will be the scoring champion this season?
Four people were nominated, namely Curry, who currently averages 29.6 per game, Harden, who averages 29.4 per game, Xue Liancheng, who averages 29.1 per game, and Durant, who averages 29 per game.

It is simply a battle between dragons and tigers, and the competition is extremely fierce.

No. 5 is Cousins, who currently averages 27.2 points per game and looks very promising. However, Cousins ​​is considered a center. The tradition of centers winning scoring titles is not strong, and the average points gap is not small. .

and so……

The public is actually not optimistic that Cousins ​​​​can surpass the above four players.

The voting results were also surprising.

The No. 4 vote-getter turned out to be Curry, who currently has the highest scoring average per game.

The reason given by everyone is: Six years have passed since Curry's career, which has basically been finalized. His highest scoring average was 13 points in the 14-24 season.

Now Curry is averaging 29.6 points per game. In fact, it is more of a short burst. It is impossible for Curry to maintain such a good touch all the time, and it is impossible for Curry to really score 5 three-pointers per game, because that is too terrible.

Curry can score 15 points in three-point shooting alone. If this is maintained until the end of the season, it will be a record-breaking record.

No one believed Curry could do it at all.

In addition, the Warriors also have an All-Star player, Klay Thompson, who also averages 20+ per game, which will take away some of Curry's shooting rights.

Therefore, Curry's probability of winning the scoring title is the lowest.

No. 3 is Durant.

This so-called undistinguished singles king has won the scoring title four times, and his scoring ability has been verified many times.

But he could only settle for third place, for a very simple reason.

After returning from the season and being out of action for a long time, it is unknown how much status he can retain.

Second.

Westbrook was the scoring champion last season, and his scoring ability is also terrifying. Having two scoring champions in one team is a bit of a competition between two tigers, and one of them must be injured.

Therefore, the possibility of Durant winning the scoring title is naturally greatly reduced.

Let go, you have to take Westbrook's emotions into consideration!

What's more, with the presence of Westbrook, Durant has no conditions to let go.

No. 2 is James Harden.

Although Harden has played for six years, he came up from the bench and did not get many opportunities at the beginning until he came to the Houston Rockets.

In the first season, Harden exploded, averaging 25.9 points per game, 9 points more than he scored in the Thunder. His scoring potential has been verified.

Last season, Harden was already able to score 27.4 points. He continues to improve this season and has a high chance of breaking through 30+ points in one fell swoop.

In addition, Harden has this condition.

Because the Rockets are a dual-core model inside and outside, as Howard's performance continues to decline this season, Harden has unlimited power to fire.

This means that Harden's scoring can continue to be released, and the possibility of winning the scoring title has increased.

What is surprising is that Xue Liancheng won the first vote, with a support rate of 35%.

Many people did not understand this result.

At this time, more fans came out to express their opinion, believing that Xue Liancheng has a very high probability of winning the scoring title.

reason?

First, the Knicks have entered a period of reconstruction. Xue Liancheng is the only All-Star in the Knicks. Well... Lopez has not been selected so far.

Therefore, there is absolutely no problem in saying that Xue Liancheng is the absolute core.

Since it is the absolute core, it must have unlimited firing rights. This is a prerequisite for the scoring champion.

Second, the Knicks have a clear tactical idea, which is to let Xue Liancheng hold the ball and use Xue Liancheng as the starting point of the tactics.

To put it bluntly, deal with it how you say it should be dealt with.

With a large amount of ball rights accumulated, Xue Liancheng's data will definitely increase significantly.

Third, Xue Liancheng's efficiency can only compete with Curry. The higher the shooting percentage, the higher the scoring efficiency.

When the Knicks are in dire straits, they need the most efficient people to step up and score more. This is inevitable.

Fourth, Xue Liancheng has this scoring potential.

In the playoffs last season, especially in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Finals, Xue Liancheng was able to score 30+ points in the face of strict defense. As long as he maintains his scoring ability, it is not difficult to win the scoring title. .

Fifth, that is personal feeling.

I just feel that Xue Liancheng is very stable as soon as he takes the shot, and he feels that he will definitely score. Especially at the critical moment, this feeling is even stronger.

In fact, their feelings are not wrong.

Because Xue Liancheng will activate the 100% hit skill at the critical moment, and the goal must be scored, can it not make people feel strong?

and so……

This is why the public listed the conditions and reasons for Xue Liancheng to become the scoring leader.

It seems quite adequate.

Makes sense too.

"So, we're going to win the double championship this season?"

"The assists king is certain. He averages 12+ assists per game. It is a height that is difficult for Paul to reach. There is no way he can catch up. The only possibility for Paul to win the assists king is that Xue Liancheng is injured..."

"There are not many players who have won the scoring and assist titles in history. Xue Liancheng is really terrible. He scores like he is searching for something, and his assists are like precise feeding. This kind of performance is definitely at a historical level."

"Xue Liancheng's rebounds have improved a lot this season. I don't know if he will have a chance to hit double figures. If he does, it will be a triple-double! He will be compared with historical figures like Big O Oscar Robertson who averaged a triple-double per game."

"This season is quite difficult. Currently, I only have 7+ points. There is still a long way to go before reaching double figures. But I can think about being the steal leader."

"Indeed, now he averages 1.9 steals per game, which is only one step away from being 2 steals away."

"Looking at it this way, Xue Liancheng has fully evolved this season, and even the improvement on the defensive end is visible to the naked eye."

"After all, this is my second season, isn't it normal to make progress?"

"I mean, if this evolution continues, Xue Liancheng's future is simply unimaginable."

And amid the turbulent discussion,

The game between the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder was about to come, and the media immediately made a stunt. The poster printed a photo of Xue Liancheng and Durant looking at each other, with a line of text: Who is the scoring leader this season?

The reporter immediately smelled blood and ran to the Thunder training facility, blocking Durant's path.

Reporter: "Kevin, have you been online recently? Many voices on the Internet are discussing who is the scoring leader this season between you and Xue Liancheng. Do you have anything to say about this?"

Durant: "I rarely go online recently. I have been focusing on training. I have been making myself stronger, so I don't pay attention to those noisy voices."

If Xue Liancheng heard Du Shubao's answer, his eyes would definitely pop out on the spot.

Made!

Famous Internet surfer tells others that he doesn't surf the Internet?

This is so damn funny.

Reporter: "So who do you think has a better chance of winning the scoring title this season, you or Xue Liancheng?"

Durant: "It doesn't matter to me. If he wants it, I can give it to him, because you know, I have four scoring titles, and the scoring title is not important to me."

When you say this, it's a bit pretentious.

One of the reporters couldn't stand it and said, "But Xue Liancheng has a championship! He also has a finals MVP."

As soon as this word comes out.

Durant's facial muscles twitched violently and he said fiercely, "I will bring these two honors back to Oklahoma this season, I swear."

Reporter: “What if I can’t bring it back?”

Durant's face turned green on the spot, "Are you kidding me?"

Reporter: You are kidding me.

of course.

He didn't say this, but brought the topic back to the upcoming game, "Tomorrow is the game against the Knicks. Are you looking forward to the showdown with Xue Liancheng?"

Durant: "Westbrook can beat him..."

In other words: I didn't take him seriously at all.

(End of this chapter)