"Eastern Conference Focus" – The headlines of the day before the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game in New York Sports unsurprisingly paid a lot of attention to the game, with the Eastern Conference powerhouse Cleveland Cavaliers playing at home and the burgeoning Knicks in Apple City on the other.

The Cavaliers' momentum this year has come as little as a surprise, but their performance proves that this team is still one of the top contenders for the championship.

But what is even more surprising is the achievements of the Knicks, Li Feng did not fall silent after returning from injury, but burst out with more amazing energy, as if he became the No.1 among the new generation of players, his all-round performance completely activated the Knicks' forward momentum, this round of playoffs in the East, no one can predict what will happen at that time?

The Cavaliers have both offense and defense, once the highly experienced team plays the best defensive level, no team can please it, and the little emperor James is not only a super scorer, but also the opponent's outside scoring arrow will be contained by James.

But the Knicks are also expected, their performance on the offensive end in the past month is also the most efficient in the league, with an average shooting rate of 49.1% per game, and the Knicks are gradually finding a balance between offense and defense, on the one hand, they are playing a bombardment fast break tactic, on the other hand, they are not as lacking in defense as the Suns, on the contrary, their overall defensive efficiency is also very good, although they can't win against Spurs and other teams, but in the run-and-gun tactics, it is a first-class team in defense.

On the Cavaliers' side, except for LeBron James. There are also star players such as Shaq O'Neal, Antoine Jamison, and Mo Williams. Either one has more playoff experience than the Knicks' players, which is no small advantage.

The Knicks have one of the most promising golden combinations in the league today, with the trident of Li Feng, Harden, and Thornton recognized by the vast majority of people, and many extremely talented young people rallying around them, which is bursting with energy that amazes the entire league.

Eddie Corey, who has been in excellent form this season, will challenge O'Neal the Shark!

And Li Fengzai will face LeBron James on both offensive and defensive ends!

After all, the Knicks' goal this year is to enter the playoffs, while the Cavaliers' goal is to win the championship, and it is easy to compare the strength of the two teams from this goal.

However, after a comprehensive and detailed analysis, the New York Chronicle came to the conclusion that it was "evenly matched."

The newspaper believes that while the Knicks lost the game in the final game of the regular season. However, the winning streak still exists, and the Knicks, who are in full swing, are definitely capable of pulling the Cavaliers down, and Li Feng's performance is the most important thing, and he will determine the final outcome of this game. As long as he can play the best performance in the last month, there will be at least a 50% chance of winning!

It was Sunday, and the Cavaliers had a good record this year, and many Cavaliers fans rushed to the Quick Loan Center early, and this game was not only the first leg of the Cavaliers' playoffs, but also the matchup between Li Feng and James, the two top forwards. A lot of people don't want to miss this matchup, and they all want to bring more support and motivation to the team.

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"Hey guys, I don't think there's any need to be nervous, there's nothing special about tonight's opponent. And what we're about to do is very simple, play our best offensive and defensive standards, and look forward to the moment the whistle blows! ”

It was a bit surprising that the game received so much attention today, these external things have already had a certain impact on the young people of the Knicks, and Li Feng, who participated in the playoffs for the first time, was also a little nervous, but he couldn't show the slightest nervousness, and a smile on his face calmed the emotions of his teammates. …,

"The striker is right, we just need to play at the best of our ability, and it's just one of the playoffs," D'Antoni tapped the locker room's blackboard. "Maybe there's something special about it, a lot of people think we're going to be swept away, do you know what to do?" ”

"Victory, of course!"

Li Feng replied loudly, clapping his palms vigorously. shouted at his teammates:

"Aside from victory, who among us would want to disappoint the fans here?"

His voice was loud enough. It poured into the ears of every teammate, and it also gave him more confidence.

"I have a hunch that the winner of this game will be ours at the least!"

This is also Eddy Corey's first playoff game in many years, and Eddy Corey, who has always been nervous, also felt a little nervous in his heart, crossing the Cavaliers, the Knicks as a whole are bound to have a qualitative transformation, facing the encouragement of D'Antoni and Li Feng, he did not intervene at all, and he is also eager for tonight's victory.

"Victory is ours!"

Li Feng shouted, strode to the center of the locker room, raised his right fist high, he tried to infect every teammate around him with his strong self-confidence, this is his unshirkable responsibility, to win tonight, he will definitely need more help from his teammates.

"Victory is ours! ……”

Every teammate roared, they gradually came together, gradually gathered around Li Feng's body, and invariably raised their fists in response to Li Feng's victory declaration, at this moment, they were like the stars holding the moon, fully supporting Li Feng's extreme desire and pursuit of victory.

Compared to the frenetic atmosphere in the away team's locker room at the Quick Loan Center, the home team's locker room was quiet, and a group of Cavaliers players were quietly waiting to step out of the locker room. Waiting for the moment the game starts, everyone in the middle of them is looking forward to another victory.

Are the Knicks strong? Perhaps this team now has the capital to become a strong team, and its current performance has become a bit of a strong team, but anyone can see that this team has a big weakness - that is, the lack of experience in dealing with key games. For example, tonight's playoff opener!

Although the outside world is in full swing. The "New York Chronicle" even made an analysis in a matter-of-fact manner, and finally came to the conclusion that it was evenly matched!

"Brothers, let's let those ridiculous media and Knicks players enjoy the defeat in a minute, and let them keep their eyes open to see how this 'evenly matched' collision ends. I still want to check it out! ”

LeBron James, who fastened his sneakers and laces up his sneakers and then got up to straighten his jersey and pants, suddenly remembered the report in the New York Chronicle that he had seen before the morning practice, and punched his right hand in the chest, loudly breaking the silence of the locker room.

Amusing? Yes, it's ridiculous!

Not only LeBron James, but other Cavaliers players have this idea, although the Cavaliers do not have the glory of the Lakers and Celtics. However, compared to the insignificant Knicks, they still consider themselves superior, not to mention that the Cavaliers have reached the Eastern Conference Finals in recent seasons. If it weren't for the Celtics' continuous blocking, they would have won the championship, isn't it ridiculous that such a Cavaliers team has been scooped up by the New York media to be compared to the Knicks?

"I seem to remember that team lost to us twice in a row in the regular season, and tonight will not be an exception either, LeBron's defense can easily knock that kid back to shape!" …,

O'Nealton tilted his head and chuckled, and raised his hand to pat James on the shoulder, as long as Li Feng is dumbfounded, will the Knicks still be a threat?

"LeBron, Shaq. It's ridiculous, but we still have to put some emphasis on the game! Now the Knicks' momentum is almost unstoppable, especially the Chinese kid, we should probably make a new look at the opponent tonight! ”

Jamison, who has always been more steady, is still so unsmiling, but the word "attention" is mentioned in his words, but that relaxed tone sounds difficult to give people this feeling.

"Maybe Antoine is right, we should pay more attention to this game, judging from the overall combat strength they have shown in the last few games, they still have a fight with us!"

Coach "Fathead Fish" Mike Brown looked at the relaxed expressions of the players, half happy and half worried, the current Cavaliers team definitely has the strength to stabilize the championship again. They will also not lack self-confidence, but the overall fighting power shown by the Knicks at the moment will not allow any team to pass easily.

"Li Feng is a very big trouble for us, LeBron, this kid will be handed over to you!"

Brown had already made the arrangements before the game. It's just that at this time, looking at the relaxed expressions of the team members in the past, I couldn't help but remind a few words,

"The Knicks seem to have shown a lot of overall fighting power on the surface in recent games. But we also need to see the essence of the inside through this appearance, almost 60% of their offenses in these games have the shadow of one person, that is, Li Feng, this team has essentially become Li Feng's team alone, this trend is more obvious than last season! ”

"The scoring champion, the assist king, this is his stats last month, I don't think it's a coincidence or luck, and compared to these boring statistics, Li Feng is the absolute spiritual leader of this team! This...... That's the one we need to pay attention to the most tonight, defensively containing it. The morale of the opponent will be greatly damaged, and accordingly, victory will be expected! ”

While Brown pointed out the key points of tonight's game, he also took a deep look at James,

"Therefore, while LeBron contains Li Feng, others must not be negligent, once Li Feng tries to break through, immediately launch a double package defense, and others will launch a regional joint defense on the inside at the same time, pay attention to Li Feng's possible passing routes, and never let them get the opportunity to shoot easily on the inside!"

"Don't worry, I won't let him do whatever he wants!"

James nodded, he could feel that Brown valued Li Fengdi, and although he didn't think much of the yellow-skinned monkey in his heart, he still gave it his all.

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Syllable!

O'Neal won the opening jump ball battle with experience, and Mo Williams scooped the ball into the right wing of the front court and crossed to Anthony Parker on the weak side, who dribbled the ball to briefly shake off Thornton's entanglement with the help of Jamison's pick-and-roll that pulled up the high post.

Two big strides burst to the free throw line. Pull-up jumper. With a bang, he took the lead in kicking off the game.

As soon as the Cavaliers opened the game, they sent James to launch a close press on Li Feng, and Eddie Corey on the inside couldn't find a chance to receive the ball under O'Neal, who was about the same tonnage as himself.

They have no choice but to take the initiative to make changes.

Harden pulled up to the low post on the weak side, while Corey mentioned the right wing high post for a pick-and-roll.

Cruising outside the three-point line with the ball, Li Feng made a block with Corey, and was about to break through but immediately encountered O'Neal's help defense, and the left step was slightly blocked by Li Feng for a moment, and then James who bypassed the human wall behind him chased up.

He took two steps to the right, then suddenly stopped, jumped up, and crossed the ball with one hand to Corey who followed up to the free throw line. …,

"Oh my god. These guys are adjusting defensively so quickly! ”

Li Feng saw the adjustment of the opponent's defense and couldn't help but sigh in admiration in his heart, and immediately started running without the ball after landing.

Just when James was in place. At the moment when Li Feng jumped up to pass, O'Neal had already begun to turn back to defend, just in time for Corey to catch the ball and start the next move, blocking in front of him, and at this time, other Cavaliers players also guarded their own receiving routes in front of their opponents, this team did a really good job in off-ball defense, although Mike Brown was criticized, but the Cavaliers can have today's record, and he has also contributed a lot.

The ball was back in Li Feng's hands again, and he glanced slightly at the timer above the rebound. It's almost into single digits, but he still hasn't panicked, dribbling sideways to resist James, seeing Corey come up to block again, Li Feng suddenly dribbled behind and changed hands, turned around and leaned on James, who squeezed quickly this time and stuck in front of Corey one step ahead.

With a snap, Li Feng suddenly shook, and turned around again. Bounched down, suddenly lowered his center of gravity, and still chose to stride to break through to the right, the sudden change caught James a little off guard, and O'Neal was ready to launch a pinch attack on Li Feng on the left side.

With the sound of rapid dribbling. Li Feng stepped on a rhythmic step and burst into the right wing of the free throw line in a few steps.

Sou!

Just when Mo Williams crossed in front of Li Feng from near the baseline. The ball in Li Feng's hand also flew to the bottom line, Thornton adjusted slightly after receiving the ball, jumped up with the ball, shook his wrist, and an arc crossed the Cavaliers' penalty area, and a white wave floated, three points.

Flute! The moment the ball went in, the timer at the top of the rebound came to the end of the first offensive time.

"Whew......!"

After passing the ball, Li Feng, who continued to rush to the basket to grab the rebound, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, it seems that the Cavaliers are ready to launch the tightest defense against him today, even if he misses other vacant players, he can't let him have a chance to shoot easily, a flash of excitement flashed in his eyes, and he secretly asked in his heart:

"But...... Do you really think my teammates are scrap? ”

Back and forth offense and defense, the layout of the two teams is basically thorough, the Knicks still use man-to-man to expand the defense, the purpose is to curb the Cavaliers' outside play, even if Jamison sneaks to the outside line without doing his job, Harden who is misplaced to defend him will still follow closely, and of course the same is true for others; But as Morella Williams or James rush inside, the interior will immediately become a zone defense, putting more pressure on the Cavaliers who break through with the ball.

The core of the Cavaliers' defensive tactics is to curb Li Feng's play, wrap up the defense or assist in the defense, in short, it will not give him any chance to shoot easily, even if it will let his teammates get some opportunities to shoot in the open space, because compared to other people's empty shooting accuracy, Li Feng's empty front sight who has found the feeling of his previous life is almost equivalent to giving away points, which is also a difficult choice they face, and it is even more difficult to imagine before the game.

And both sides of the defense are misplaced, the Cavaliers defend when the interior O'Neal and Jamison contain Corey and Harden respectively, Anthony Parker, who can run well, keeps up with Thornton, who is also running actively, and Mo Williams has a relatively light task to defend Duhon, but this guy's task of assisting in defense is also very heavy, and the team's number one star James put down the offense to keep up with their most taboo Li Feng.

"The Cavaliers guys are underestimating our players, Marcus has taught them a lesson, and there will be more people to step up and support the forward!"

D'Antoni looked at the tactics arranged by the Cavaliers, a little disdainful, this arrangement is not much pressure on the current Knicks, and he also thought of Li Feng's more stable and comprehensive performance in the current period of time, once Harden and Thornton and others are opened, can anyone still stop Li Feng?

He couldn't help but sneer at Brown and the Cavaliers:

"LeBron is defending the front with all his might, do you think you are strong without LeBron's offense?" (To be continued.) If you like this work, you are welcome to (.) to vote for recommendation, monthly pass, your support is my biggest motivation. )