Chapter 69: Knicks

　　 Orange "NEWYORKKNICKS"!
　　 This is the Sixers' first preseason opponent, the New York Knicks.
　　 The Knicks’ home court is set up at Madison Square Garden Arena in New York.
　　 Madison Square Garden is one of the most prestigious arenas in the NBA, known as the mecca of basketball. It is Michael Jordan's favorite arena. There have been countless classic NBA games that fans will never forget.
　　"Wisemensay, onlyfoolsrushin~ (The wise man says that only fools can indulge in love)
　　ButIcan'thelp, fallinginlovewithyou~ (But falling in love with you, I can't help it)..."
　　 A leisurely but affectionate song "can'thelpfallinginlove" flutters in Madison Square Garden Arena. The fans are indulged in the wonderful singing and the atmosphere is very good.
　　 At this time, in the visiting team's locker room, the atmosphere was a bit nervous.
　　 Head coach Davis is standing among everyone, and he is finally about to announce the starting list.
　　 Coleman seems very natural, he is absolutely stable in this starting.
　　 Iverson's face was indifferent, and he was obviously confident.
　　 Stackhouse glanced at the calm and composed Li Nan beside him from time to time, not knowing what he was thinking.
　　 The others are a little expectant and a little nervous.
　　Everyone has ideas for this starting position.
　　 Especially during the period when the tactics were changed, the head coach frequently tested various lineups, which gave everyone hope.
　　 The head coach boldly changed the team's tactics. Will he also boldly use new players?
　　 Seeing the dumb expressions of many people, head coach Johnny Davis was very satisfied. He won't sell it anymore.
　　 "Next, I announce the start of this game. Position 5, Williams!"
　　 "Huh~~" Williams breathed a sigh of relief.
　　 "Position four, Coleman!"
　　 Coleman's face doesn't change color, which is normal.
　　 "Position three, Witherspoon!"
　　 Witherspoon moved his eyes, and looked left and right, some of which seemed to be a declaration of sovereignty.
　　 I'm still the starter, don't even think about it!
　　 Three in a row are all veteran players, and the big guys in Blanco are also very sorry. In the end, there is no miracle.
　　 The little ones still have hope. Although it is very slim, as long as it has not been announced, everyone still has a chance.
　　 Frank Jin held ten in his hands, looking forward to it.
　　 Davis maintained the majesty of the head coach, "No. 1, Allen Iverson!"
Ok? Where's the number two?
　　 The second position was skipped? Does that indicate a change?
　　 The eyes of the little guys are bright.
　　 As long as he becomes a starter, he will develop in this life!
　　 Stackhouse's originally triumphant expression suddenly collapsed. He was very disturbed.
　　 "Would you like to change me? No, no, no, definitely not!"
　　 Stackhouse gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and fixed his eyes on coach Davis.
　　 Iverson touched Li Nan, his eyes seemed to be happy for Li Nan.
　　 Li Nan shook his head without comment.
　　 Davis did not let Stackhouse wait too long, "Position number two, Jerry Stackhouse!"
"Yay!"
　　 Stackhouse was so excited, he hugged Frank King beside him heavily. The latter also almost didn't catch his breath.
　　 Stackhouse swears, except for the draft, he has never been as nervous as today.
　　 This guy didn't forget to get close to Li Nan and smiled contemptuously, "Be your substitute, rookie."
　　 Substitute?
　　 Li Nan smiled and shook his head.
　　……
　　"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome everyone to Madison Square Garden Arena!
　　 Today is the NBA preseason game. The two players are facing the Philadelphia 76ers and our home team, the New York Knicks..."
　　 The Knicks are the strongest team in the East.
　　 The Knicks are a strong team in the East. Under the leadership of head coach Pat Riley, they have been among the top spots in the East for several consecutive years.
　　 In 1994, they even reached the finals. But unfortunately lost to the Rockets led by Olajuwon.
　　 Pat Riley left last season and the Knicks brought in the crazy inventor Don Nelson.
　　 Don Nelson is the offensive coach.
　　 But Pat Riley had too much influence on the Knicks. Ewing these main players are used to the defensive style of play.
　　 Don Nelson failed to reform the Knicks. He even wants to use Ewing as a bargaining chip to get Shark O'Neal.
　　 However, this matter was leaked.
　　Especially the first players also launched the locker room to force the palace.
　　 In the end, Don Nelson was ruthlessly abandoned by the Knicks management.
　　 34-year-old Jeff Van Gundy took over as the head coach.
　　 This Knicks also inherited Pat Riley's style, defensive!
　　 Tough defense.
　　 They think defense is the most important thing.
　　 Their offense is slow and ugly.
　　With an opponent like the Knicks, the Philadelphia 76 can just try their fineness.
　　 Van Gundy and Davis shook hands with the two young coaches.
　　 "Are you going to storm today?"
　　 "We are all young people, I hope you don't guard too much!"
　　 "Haha~ Enjoy the game!"
"You too!"
　　 This season is very important for both. Maybe you won't see each other at this time next year, so you really have to enjoy it.
　　 "Beep Beep Beep!!!"
　　The game is about to start!
　　 The 76ers’ starters are: No. 55 Williams, No. 44 Coleman, No. 35 Witherspoon, No. 42 Stackhouse, No. 3 Iverson.
　　 The Knicks’ starting lineups are: Ewing, Oakley, Johnson, Alan Houston, Starks.
　　 Both sides are the main force.
　　 After all, the new season will start soon, it is very important to run the lineup.
"Wow!"
When 　　 came up, Iverson surprised the audience!
　　 He got the ball in the backcourt, UU reading www.uukahnshu. Com ran directly into the opponent's backcourt.
　　 Yiqi Juechen!
　　 Boom!
　　 A powerful dunk!
　　 He is the new champion, Allen Iverson!
　　 "Wow! Iverson's speed was so fast that all nine people were left behind."
　　 "Is he one meter eight? His bounce is so strong, and his dunk is so handsome!"
　　 "Is this the new champion? It would be nice if he came to New York to play."
　　 This is just the beginning.
　　 In the next game, the 76ers' fast chasing style was amazing.
　　 The audience watched happily and kept applauding.
　　 "Beautiful! The 76ers played really well!"
　　 Someone thinks of Don Nelson who was fired last season.
　　 "If Nelson hadn't left, the Knicks would have a beautiful offensive basketball."
　　 "I like watching games like this, exciting!"
　　 Some people sneered.
　　 "Cut ~ offensive basketball? Stop teasing! Nelson will only be sensational. In the playoffs, offensive basketball is useful?!"
　　 "The mainstream now is defense! Defense is the foundation of the team!"
　　 Compared to the swiftness of the 76ers, the Knicks are much slower.
　　 They played steadily and kept their rhythm.
　　 Ewing, who was strong inside, overwhelmed directly in the 76ers' penalty area.
　　 CIC King Alan Houston also shoots in various ways.
　　 The Knicks used their success rate to suppress the opponent on the offensive end.
　　 The success rate has increased, and the defense's return speed is naturally guaranteed.
　　 Slowly, the 76ers' fast break can't come out.
　　 Positional warfare, which is the last thing the 76ers want, but what the Knicks most want to see.