T, NT Studio.
The four legendary members of the T, NT team were all gathered together to commentate the away game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Salt Lake City Knights. This was definitely an unprecedented treatment.
After Kobe's retirement, the attention on the Los Angeles Clippers took a sharp turn. The number of live broadcasts in the United States plummeted from 48 games to less than 30.
However, the recent terrifying storm caused by Lin Ming caused a huge sensation in the NBA and even the entire US. The number of live broadcasts in the US was rapidly increasing.
Shaquille O'Neal, Barkley, Reggie Miller, Yang Yi, and Kenney Smith, the most popular T and NT, were sitting together and chatting before the game.
"I think Lin must have learned Dream Steps from Hakeem Olajuwon. Should I call him to confirm? You know, I have Big Dream's number.”O'Neill grinned.
"No, no, no. I think that although Lin Ming's footwork is wonderful, he might not have learned it from Greatdream. His footwork was that of a defender, completely different from that of The Great Dream.”Kenny Smith shook his head repeatedly.
Immediately, O'Neill dialed Olajuwon's number in the studio.
After explaining the problem, Olajuwon immediately answered.
"I'm ashamed to say this, but I don't know Lin at all. I've taught many superstars, but no one can surpass Lin Ming in comprehension. Or rather, Lin's footsteps are more exquisite than mine. I've been trying to learn, but it's very difficult for me to do so.”
"Lin is definitely a perfect genius. His talent, skill, and talent are unparalleled.”
After listening to Olajuwon's flattery of Lin Ming, Fatty O'Neal hung up the phone.
"Should we take a gamble? I think Lin Ming can win this game with 40 points and win against the Heat the day after tomorrow. Lin's template was Jordan, but his level in the first three games was enough to beat Jordan when he was a rookie.”
As one of the top ten superstars in history, O'Neal was very bold.
“ 1! I've watched Lin's match live. If I were to defend against him at my peak, I would be beaten up!”Reggie Miller was also a firm believer.
"Then I'll go against you. The Knight is a strong defensive team and has a slow pace. It's not easy to get 40 points, brothers! Even if they got 40 points, they might not necessarily win, let alone win 40 points in a row, winning against the Houston Rockets and the Heat. Bet 100 dollars?" said Kenny Smith.
Barkley smiled." Then I'll stand on the same side as Kenny."
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November 30th, Energy Solution Arena.
All along, no matter what the record was, the Knights had been quite tenacious on their home ground. This seemed to have become a tradition that was ingrained in their bones.
Salt Lake City's terrain was high, and the visiting team was prone to altitude sickness. Coupled with the crazy fans, it was a tough nut to crack.
Before the game started, the entire stadium was in an unprecedented uproar. The fans exerted a very strong pressure on the Los Angeles team.
This hostile momentum, coupled with a slight altitude sickness, did put the Los Angeles team in a disadvantageous situation before the start of the game.
The head coach of the Knight, Snyder, was a defensive coach. After coaching the Knight, he continued the Knight's tradition of focusing on defense.
This season, the Knight's defensive efficiency was once the best in the league, but their biggest shackle was their offense.
The star player in charge of the Knight was Gordon Hayward. He was an All-Star, and his appearance was visible to the naked eye. He basically couldn't lead the Knight to break through the Western Conference and win the championship.
Even so, the Knight could still get a spot in the playoffs by relying on their iron-blooded defense.
However, the role of the Knights in the playoffs was to stir up trouble.
Any team that met the Knight would be skinned alive even if they won, and the Knight did not expect to make a difference in the playoffs.
When Lin Ming came out to warm up, the entire stadium erupted with an earth-shattering wave of boos.
This also indirectly proved how terrifying Lin Ming's influence was. To be able to make countless fans in the away game full of hostility towards him was a huge form of respect in itself.
In the pre-match interview, the reporter asked Coach Snyder,""How will you defend against Lin Ming?”
"Go all out, at all costs! It was impossible to completely defend against him. He could only try his best to limit him. His attacks were a BUG!”
Snyder had no lack of praise for Lin Ming. A player with such superior offensive firepower was undoubtedly what the Knight lacked the most.
The Knight sent out the same old starting lineup: George Hill Hayward Ingles Phevos Goebel.
The starting lineup of the Clippers was adjusted: Lin Ming Ingram Luer Deng Randall Zubacs.
As the referee blew the whistle, the match officially began.
The home game was very fierce, and the opening game was 12 - 4 against the Los Angeles Clippers.
While his teammates were feeling cold, Lin Ming used his powerful firepower to extend the life of the Laker.
He first scored three-pointers in a row, followed by a violent breakthrough slam dunk. In the first quarter, he made 7 of 9 shots and 5 of 5 three-pointers, scoring 21 points.
With 20 points in a single quarter, the Los Angeles team led by two points with a score of 31 to 29 in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the defensive strength of the Laker's reserve lineup was good, causing the Knight to fall into a struggle.
By the time Lin Ming came on stage at the end of the half, the Los Angeles team was leading by seven points, 44 to 37.
Then, Lin Ming continued to continue his strong firepower, helping the Los Angeles team to lead by 13 points, 58 to 45 at halftime.
The Clippers themselves were not good at offense. Under the almost wild and fierce defense of the entire team, no one could break the situation.
On the contrary, Lin Ming was the one who was leading the team.
Wharton's strategy was also very simple. The whole team would create space for Lin Ming to play solo or create opportunities for Lin Ming to shoot.
However, Lin Ming hadn't unlocked the no-ball skill yet, so the efficiency of playing no-ball wasn't as high as attacking with the ball.
In the first half, Lin Ming scored 11 out of 14 shots and scored 30 points!
In contrast, under Lin Ming's defense, the star player of the Knight, Hayward, only scored 4 of 11 shots, 11 points, and 3 rebounded.
In the third quarter, Lin Ming's offense was the fiercest. He went 6 out of 7 in a single quarter. All of them were layups and dunks that broke through the paint. He also made four free throws.
Lin Ming's intention was very simple. He wanted to tear apart the Knight's line of defense and completely destroy their confidence.
After three quarters, Lin Ming had scored 46 points, 11 rebounding, and 10 assists. The Los Angeles team was leading by 88 to 69, which was close to 20 points.
Throughout the fourth quarter, Lin Ming still punched in early and didn't appear again.
Although the Knight set off a fierce counterattack, the Los Angeles team relied on their huge advantage and secured a 110 - 100 victory without any suspense!
4 consecutive wins!
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