NBA: I have 3, no D, and I can't dribble

Chapter 236 [236] Lin Fei breaks the record again, and Wade’s accidental injury conflict breaks out!
  Thomas then looked at Stephon Marbury and Eddie Curry:

  "As the second and third players in the Knicks, when Lin is double-teamed, it's time for you two guys to stand up!"

  Before Marbury went to court to accuse Thomas of molesting a female subordinate, the relationship between the two was still very good. After all, Marbury's childhood idol was the "Smiling Assassin."
  As a point guard, Thomas also has high hopes for Marbury, hoping that his tactical play with the Pistons can be carried forward by Marbury.

  Mabu Li nodded solemnly. Lin Fei's 51 points before halftime tonight completely inspired the veteran's fighting spirit.

  "Coach, don't worry, I will definitely shoulder my responsibility in the team! There is no problem at all in defeating that soft white guy Williams!"

  Eddie Curry was also excited and gearing up: "Lin, give me the ball. I want to personally prove to that old guy Shaquille that he is old and the league now belongs to us!"

  Isaiah Thomas then patted Ariza and David Lee on the shoulders:

  "Trevor, David, you must be more active in fighting for rebounds and pick-and-roll screens, and you must also work hard on the defensive end. If the team wants to win this game tonight, you two must also It is an indispensable existence!”

  Seeing that the coach continues to value them, the young Ariza and David Lee are naturally full of fighting spirit and strive to do their respective blue-collar jobs well.

  Crawford, who came on the bench, was obviously dissatisfied. From the looks of it, he was unlikely to play in the rest of the first half.

  With the arrival of Lin Fei this season, Crawford's playing time has been significantly reduced. Last season, he averaged 14.3 points per game, ranking second in the Knicks, second only to Marbury.

  But two months into the new season, Crawford averaged only 12.1 points per game, ranking fourth on the team, behind Lin Fei, Marbury and Eddie.

  However, Crawford's reduced playing time cannot be blamed on others. His field goal percentage dropped to 38.2%, the lowest in his career except for his rookie season. It is inevitable that he will be suppressed by Thomas.

  What's more, on the defensive end, Crawford is even more lackluster.

  It is precisely because of poor performance that his status in the team has been suppressed. Crawford has realized the risk of being traded, which makes his state in the game even more negative.

  Quentin Richardson and Channing Frye are equally unpopular, but fortunately these two brothers take things as they come and don't have too many ambitions.

  Isaiah Thomas finally told Lin Fei: "Lin, winning is naturally important, but you must ensure your own safety. You are the hope for the Knicks' revitalization!"

  "The Heat will definitely try their best to restrict your performance. This old guy Pat Riley can use any trick!"

  Lin Fei nodded calmly and said: "Coach, don't worry, these guys are my old teammates who fought side by side in the past. If anyone dares to use off-the-table tricks outside the game, I think Dwayne, Shaquille and Wang They won’t even agree!”

  The game resumed after the timeout to the enduring cheers of Madison Square Garden.

  Knicks (67): (48) Heat.

  Pat Riley replaced Haslem here to enhance the threat and flexibility on the defensive end.

  "It's really unimaginable that the Knicks, fifth in the Eastern Conference, lead the defending champion Heat by 19 points in less than halftime, in such a focused Christmas game!"

  "Of the 67 points scored by the Knicks, Lin scored 51 points alone, truly showing the style of a superstar!"

  "Next, the Heat should change their defensive strategy against Lin. Pat Riley will never allow him and the entire Heat team to be nailed to the pillar of shame in history by Lin's superb performance!"

  During the commentary, the Heat launched an attack.

  Wade, who received a pass from Williams at the top of the arc, did not choose to beat Lin Fei again this time. Instead, he lobbed the ball to O'Neal, who was holding Eddie Curry in the low post.

  O'Neal hit Eddie Curry with his back, his turning hook shot was slightly off target, and the basketball bounced out of the frame.

  "Whoosh!"

  However, a strong figure rushed into the penalty area like lightning. Wearing the Heat's No. 3 jersey, he leaped up and made a powerful back-up dunk.

  "Boom!"

  Seeing Wade's back-up dunk that was as sharp as a sword and powerful and heavy, Lin Fei could only shake his head and sigh.

  In terms of personal physical fitness and explosive power, Lin Fei was still far behind Wade.

  "Dwayne is using his defense to fight against Lin tenaciously. Until now, he has scored 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals tonight. The data can be said to be very comprehensive!"

  "If it weren't for comparison with Lin's abnormal 51 points, Wade's current performance tonight is definitely worthy of his regular season MVP status!"

  "Especially tonight, Dwayne had a clear advantage in rebounding. He had 6 rebounds before halftime, including four offensive rebounds!"

  On the court, Lin Fei advanced with the ball again, and just after halftime, Wade came up to defend.

  At the same time, Shane Battier also appropriately let go of Ariza, reaching the top of the arc near the three-point line, ready to double-team and help defend Lin Fei after he breaks through.

  Jason Williams, O'Neal, and Haslem shrank to the left and right of the penalty area, guarding the basket, and appropriately let go of other players' outside three-pointers.

  Lin Fei saw through the Heat's defensive strategy at a glance. It was obviously a two-to-three combination tactic.

  With Battier assisting in defense near the three-point line, Wade can decisively come up to interfere with Lin Fei's shooting and breakthrough.

  With the cooperation of two first-class defenders, it is obviously unrealistic for Lin Fei to succeed in singles without calling a pick-and-roll.

  Although he felt hot in the hand, Lin Fei did not choose to play singles blindly, but gave the ball to Marbury in the high position on the left.

  Attracting the interference of Jason Williams, Marbury quickly distributed the ball to Trevor Ariza at the three-point line in the left corner.

  Ariza was completely in a big gap at this time. Haslem took two steps towards this side, but did not completely pounce on him.

  This is clearly an open three-pointer for Ariza.

  Seeing that Ariza hesitated for a moment, Lin Fei on the outside suddenly frowned and shouted directly for Ariza to take action.

  "Trevor, vote for me, don't hesitate!"

  "Bang!"

  Ariza calmed down and took a shot quickly, but as expected, the basketball hit the edge of the basket and bounced out.

  "Snapped!"

  However, Eddie Curry under the basket was extremely brave. He used his strong body to hold up O'Neal, jumped up first to grab the offensive rebound, turned around with very flexible steps, and turned over to hit a long-arm hook.

  "Shh!"

  Have it.

  Eddie Curry, who had successfully defeated O'Neal in a single, was full of joy and shouted angrily at the Shark: "Shaquille, I told you, you are old!"

  Lin Fei, who was outside the top of the key, applauded Eddie Curry's wonderful goal. At the same time, he rushed up to the defense and punched Ariza in the chest:
  "If there is another opportunity for an open three-pointer, you must decisively shoot it for me. You don't dare to shoot the open three-pointer, and you still act like a 3D!"

  Faced with Lin Fei's harsh lesson, young Ariza also blamed himself and gritted his teeth and nodded repeatedly.

  Ariza, who was born in June 1985, is one year younger than Lin Fei and is also the youngest player in the Knicks' current lineup.

  Watching Ariza's open three-pointer, Quentin Richardson, who was sitting on the Knicks bench, was obviously dissatisfied and ridiculed.

  In terms of 3D attributes, he is completely more qualified than Ariza to be the Knicks' starting No. 3 position. Even if his defensive performance is not outstanding, at least he is more accurate in catching three-pointers than Ariza.

  The Heat attacked. O'Neal took the ball in the low post and was double-teamed. He hit the ground to Haslem, who cut in, and the latter jumped up and dunked.

  "Boom!"

  Although the offensive deterrence is no longer at its peak, O'Neal's low post support has actually made the ball better.

  Looking back, Ariza once again found the corner open, but his second consecutive open three-point shot still missed the basket.

  "Bang!"

  The rebound was protected by the Heat, Williams received the ball and advanced, and Wade quickly stepped down from the wing to involve Lin Fei's defense.

  The Heat's counterattack and fast attack were explosive, but the Knicks' overall defense was lackluster.

  Sean Battier, who was rushing down the middle, received a back pass from White Chocolate, rushed into the penalty area and delivered a flying dunk.

  "Boom!"

  Isaiah Thomas on the sidelines frowned and expressed his dissatisfaction with Ariza's continuous open shots.

  When he was about to replace Ariza with Quentin Richardson, he saw Lin Fei take the initiative to walk over and put his arms around Ariza's neck, giving him a few words of confident encouragement.

  Thomas instantly gave up the idea of ​​substitution. Training new players requires greater patience. In this regard, Lin Fei seems to be more calm than him as a coach.

  Pat Riley's defensive tactics of two-and-three combinations obviously worked. Lin Fei's 51 points before halftime seemed to have an indirect impact on the status of the role players.

  Marbury broke through and missed Jason Williams' pull-up jump shot. Eddie Curry once beat O'Neal with a back-up and was directly given a blood cap by the ever-stronger Shark.

  "Bang!" Taking advantage of the Knicks' role players' consecutive offensive misses, the Heat also blasted a 7-0 wave under the leadership of Wade and O'Neal, and the point difference was once again chased to 12 points.

  Knicks (69): (57) Heat.

  On the timer, there were only the last 0 minutes and 50 seconds left before the end of the first half.

  "After all, he is the defending champion. He is rich in knowledge and has a strong ability to adjust on the spot. Under the supervision of Wade and Battier, it is obviously not easy for Lin to score again!"

  "Although Lin's 51 points in the first half showed a superb personal level, it also affected the chemical reaction of the entire Knicks team, leaving teammates who had not had a chance to shoot for a long time feeling cold!"

  Listening to Kenny Smith’s judgment, his partner Charles Barkley had a different opinion:

  "Kenny, a selfless star who always thinks about team basketball, is not a qualified leader!"

  "Lin's touch was invincible tonight, and his teammates' touch was sluggish. I think more shots should be given to Lin. Role players should use more pick-and-roll screens. All tactics are aimed at Lin creating shooting opportunities. !”

  The New York fans at home also instantly felt that the excitement of the game had dropped by two levels, and they were looking forward to Lin Fei once again controlling the game with singles.

  "This Trevor is so useless. Why doesn't Thomas replace this guy as soon as possible? He signed a piece of trash with an annual salary of more than 300 million. The Knicks management is really trash!"

  "We should create more opportunities for Lin through pick-and-rolls and screens. We are here to watch Lin break the record tonight!"

  "If there is a chance, let Lin take action. If there is no chance, let Lin take action when creating opportunities! This classic record-breaking scoring performance must not be ruined like this!"

  "It doesn't matter if you lose the game, but Lin must make sure to take at least 35 shots tonight!"

  Amid the complaints from the fans, the situation on the court suddenly changed. Lin Fei finally switched back to his personal offensive mode in the last 50 seconds before the end of the first half.

  With the help of David Lee and Eddie Curry's double pick-and-roll, Lin Fei moved sideways to the left and dribbled the ball, quickly attracting the defensive blocks of Wade and Battier.
  While quickly giving the ball to Marbury in the high post, with the help of another cover from Eddie Curry, he ran back to the right and threw off the defender to pursue him, accelerating without the ball and cutting towards the basket.

  "Whoosh!"

  At this time, O'Neal under the basket was not taken out of the three-point line by Eddie Curry. Seeing Lin Fei quickly rush into the penalty area, he naturally stepped up to defend immediately.

  Lin Fei took a step into the penalty area and received a pass from Marbury. Faced with a blocking situation in front of him and a chasing team behind him, he turned over and dribbled past O'Neal, and scored the ball in a spiral layup.

  "Shh!"

  After all, O'Neal's turnaround and counterattack was half a beat too late, and he could only watch the basketball go off the board and into the net.

  If he were 3 years younger, O'Neal is guaranteed to be able to block Lin Fei's layup.

  A slightly annoyed O'Neal picked up the basketball and stepped outside the baseline to quickly pass it to Wade, thereby catching the Knicks off guard.

  But O'Neal was still too impatient when he served the ball, and he didn't notice Lin Fei who was still staying not far away from him.

  "Snapped!"

  With a lightning-quick flying steal, Lin Fei rushed out from the baseline to intercept O'Neal's serve, dribbling straight to the left side for a three-pointer at a 0-degree angle.

  After quickly turning over, he faced Haslem who was rushing to defend him nearby, bent his bow and shot another arrow.

  "Shh!"

  "Beep!"

  The whistle blew and it was another 3+1.

  "OMG, incredible performance, Lin completed a lightning-fast steal in the frontcourt, and in less than 20 seconds, he scored two goals and scored 5 points!"

  "Shaquille made a mistake while he was busy and was too careless when serving. And Haslem's defense was also hasty and he got a foul in vain!"

  "Lin already scored 56 points in the first half. At the same time, the wonderful steal in the frontcourt just now was also his 6th steal tonight!"

  "In the history of the NBA, the record for steals in a single game is only 11, and there are only a handful of stars who can get 6 steals in a half!"

  Lin Fei, who walked to the free throw line, spread his hands towards O'Neal, smiled and joked: "Shaquille, thank you for the pass. It seems you still remember that we were teammates who fought side by side!"

  O'Neal held his head helplessly, looking at Lin Fei's crazy performance, he really loved and hated him.

  Wade looked at the sky in anger and was speechless. It seemed that Lin Fei was right. He had really entered the legendary zone tonight.

  Pat Riley on the sidelines was so angry that he clenched his fists tightly.

  "Shh!"

  With the audience shouting "MVP", Lin Fei hit an extra free throw and still maintained a 100% free throw shooting rate tonight.

  "57 points! Lin has already scored 57 points in the first half. He is only 59 points away from the half-time record of 2 points set by Wilt Chamberlain!"

  "With 0 minutes and 29 seconds left in the first half, does Lin still have a chance to break Zhang Bolun's half-time scoring record?"

  On the court, Wade used the pick-and-roll to force his way into the penalty area. Facing Ariza who came up to defend in front of him, and Lin Fei who quickly chased behind him,
  Wade gritted his teeth, leaped into the air, fought against Ariza, pulled the lever to the limit while in the air, tilted his body and threw the ball.

  At this moment, Wade's layup choice was still too aggressive. He obviously wanted to retaliate against Lin Fei head-on and use difficult goals to enhance the team's fighting will.

  Although the basketball flew over Ariza's head, a strong wind blew behind him, and a big hand like a cattail fan slammed down.

  "Snapped!"

  In Lin Fei's sight at this moment, every subtle movement of Wade's breakthrough and layup was clearly visible, and it even seemed to be half a beat slow, giving Lin Fei enough time to make judgments and responses.

  The basketball was pinned to the steel backboard by Lin Fei's big hands. Lin Fei sent out his third wonderful block of the night, truly dominating both offense and defense.

  Lin Fei, who grabbed the ball after landing, also got his first rebound of the night. He turned around to face Wade and O'Neal's double-teaming at the basket, and quickly passed the ball to Marbury on the left. .

  "Whoosh!"

  Immediately afterwards, Lin Fei ran non-stop, quickly passing through O'Neal's side, and borrowing a screen from Ariza, quickly threw away Wade and rushed straight to the frontcourt.

  On the timer at this time, there were only the last 5 seconds left before the end of the first half.

  Seeing Lin Fei rushing into the frontcourt, it was a very good fast break opportunity for the Knicks.

  Countless fans in the auditorium on all sides also jumped up from their seats with excitement, cheering and shouting loudly, looking forward to Lin Fei's buzzer-beating score.

  After Marbury dribbled the ball across the center line from the left, facing the interference of Jason Williams, he made a gorgeous back pass. Lin Fei in the middle received the ball decisively.

  Feeling Dwayne Wade and Shane Battier catching up behind him, Lin Fei dribbled the ball and took a step forward, jumping decisively in front of the three-point line half a meter away from the top of the arc.
  Bend the bow, nock an arrow, and shoot another one.

  "boom!"

  "Shh!"

  The basketball flew out of the middle like a cannonball, drew a sharp arc in the air, and hit the board into the net in one go.

  The scene was filled with cheers, but just as Lin Fei landed, his left toe stepped on Wade's calf, which he had accidentally slipped on.

  Relying on his body's sense of self-protection, Lin Fei fell to the ground, trying to reduce the pressure on his ankles as much as possible.

  Fortunately, only the toes were padded and not the entire sole of the foot, but there was still a slight pain in the left ankle.

  "OMG, 60 points. Lin used a shot that hit the buzzer with 3 seconds left in the half and scored 60 points like crazy!"

  "Lin scored 14 points with 60 three-pointers in the half. This also allowed Lin to officially surpass Wilt Chamberlain and become the first superstar in NBA history to score 60 points in the half!"

  "Watt? What happened? Lin fell to the ground after his shot landed, and his expression seemed a little painful!"

  "He...he was stepped on by Dwayne Wade?"

  Wade, who slipped to the ground, was also startled and quickly got up to ask about Lin Fei's situation.

  "Lin, how are you doing?"

  However, at the next moment, Eddie Curry rushed up and pushed Wade away from behind.

  "boom!"

  "Mad, you are so angry that you are trying to step in? Dwayne, have you forgotten how you got your MVP and two championships?"

  Isaiah Thomas on the sidelines was immediately frightened. What he was most worried about happened.

  (End of this chapter)