Chapter 53: 【Loss without losing】

　　Ewing doesn't play, the Knicks' strength drops. After all, this is a stable 20+10 player. Before the wrist fracture, Ewing was a recognized star.
　　Oakley started as a guest center, the defense is good, the offense inevitably gets worse.
　　Houston, Starks and Oakley, Big Ben played off the ball screen, the effect is much worse than Ewing's screen, everyone knows that staring at the outside line is the key, those two shots are not a big threat, and it is enough for the defender to change defense.
　　Oakley is a tough guy on the defensive end and only plays soy sauce on the offensive end.
　　Ben Wallace is even worse. His weaknesses have been figured out by other teams. 33.6% free throw percentage. Who will he cut without chopping?
　　 Big Ben catches the ball, the opponent fouls, and is short when he is far away. Big Ben dares not to vote and waits for his teammates to take positions, which really hurts morale.
　　The Knicks' offensive inside was completely deserted, and they could only open the situation by outside shots. They lost 88 to 98.
　　 Even if Yang Rui proposed to make adjustments several times, he could not make up for the disadvantages. The Bucks also won the ball from the outside, just restraining the Knicks.
　　 No. 5 rookie Ray Allen broke Alan Houston in 1996, scoring 35 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. He is worthy of being the golden generation's super point guard. This is only the second season of his career, averaging 19.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals.
　　Small forward "big dog" Glenn Robinson scored 27 points and 6 rebounds, blasting Bowen and Mills.
　　 The big dog is also unusual, just entered the league and signed a 10-year 68 million rookie contract, has not been selected for the All-Star, but has the star strength.
　　 could not be selected as an All-Star because Robinson's character is too bad to be seen by others. In the selection of various honors in the NBA, he was always met with cold reception. In the first four seasons of his career, he averaged more than 20 points per game, but he was lazy. He never worked hard when training and always played with talent.
　　 The team lost, Van Gundy was depressed, and complained at the press conference. "Patrick's absence is the main reason for the Knicks' loss. We have two important players missing before. It's really regrettable that Patrick can't play."
　　Yang Rui didn't regret it at all and was relieved.
　　Ewing escaped this disaster and may be able to finish the season healthy. As long as he sticks to the jumper and the strategy of coping, unless the other party maliciously hurts, it is difficult to be seriously injured.
　　The reporter asked Van Gundy: "Will Ewing return in the next game?"
　　 "We have an excellent start. Everyone hopes to maintain the momentum. Whether he can come back depends on his personal thoughts and the medical team." Fan Gandi said expressionlessly.
　　 On the way back, Fan Gandi and Yang Rui sat together. After a series of passes, Yang Rui always had a calm expression, and Fan Gandi could not stand it.
　　 "If you don't break this proposal, we will definitely not lose."
　　 "The game lost, Patrick's data did not drop, you don't need to be excited, if he plays this time, it will definitely not be so easy to play good data." Yang Rui is not impatient.
　　 "We lost the fourth game." Van Gundy said depressed.
　　 "So what, do you think it is difficult to get the best record in the regular season?" Yang Rui smiled.
　　 Van Gundy stayed.
　　Not difficult? Isn’t it difficult for you to get the best record? Many coaches have worked all their lives and never led the team to the first regular season, and even fewer coaches have won the championship.
　　 "Do you want to bet? I'm sure the Knicks will take the league's first record, so I proposed rotation to ensure star physical strength. Because the competition is not so intense this season." Yang Rui lazily said.
　　Van Gandi thought was taken away by him. "How many wins do you think you need in the regular season?"
"65 wins are enough, the main Eastern Bulls, in the current situation, even if Pippen comes back, there may not be 60 wins. The Western Jazz, Supersonics, and Lakers have the same strength, and each have a win and loss. It is estimated that the final 60 wins ."
　　 Van Gundy was stunned for a while, and judging from the current win rate, it might happen. The Lakers currently have 6 losses, the Jazz have already lost 10, and the West's best record in the Supersonics has lost 5 games.
　　 "The Supersonics only lost 5 games. Why don't you think they will keep it up?" Van Gundy asked.
"First, the geographical position is not good, the league is reluctant to hold the supersonic; second, the supersonic first half of the schedule is easy, the winning rate is moisture, unlike our strong team in the playoffs; third, the supersonic is relying on Payton and Wen Baker's pick-and-roll, the others opened the shot, the overall strength is average. I don't believe they will be the first in the West."
　　Vandi asked: "What about the Lakers?"
"The lack of a three-point shooter is a fatal weakness. No matter how strong O'Neill is, he can't solve all the problems alone." Yang Rui laughed: "Don't take this Laker seriously, unless they trade a pitcher, otherwise the playoffs will not It’s good to be swept."
　　No matter how good Yang Rui's memory is, it is impossible to say that for most of the 1997-1998 season, he certainly remembered the key games. In 1998, the West Jazz swept the Lakers with four stars.
Jazz center Ostertag, nicknamed "White Bear", is 218cm tall and weighs 130kg. The offense is all about picking up leaks. The CIC does not, but he can resist O'Neill without teammates. This makes the sharks have a headache. Without opening, it is difficult to win the jazz.
　　 Van Gundy has never been a high-profile person. He has joined the Knicks and has never had the best record with the team. UU reads www.uukanshu. So he didn't believe Yang Rui's analysis, only felt he was beating.
　　 "Wouldn't you just like to say, as long as you play according to your offensive tactics, we will definitely be able to take the first place? What can Riley and Nelson fail, why do you think you can do all this?"
"Are you wrong, Jeff? If you take the first place, the person most concerned about by the media is you instead of me. I'm just an assistant. I can't do it alone, but with your defense, there's no problem." Yang Rui laughed.
　　Fan Gandi was stunned for a moment, and he could not bear raising his hand to pat his head.
　　 was led into the ditch...I am the head coach, how can he be said to lead the team?
　　Thinking about it, Ewing took a break, reused Jackson, Bowen are all Yang Rui's proposals, he was confused.
　　Yang Rui asked in a low voice: "Don't you ever think that it is possible to get the best coach this season? As long as the team wins the best record, there is a chance."
　　 Van Gundy's heart beat a few times, who doesn't want honor? But before the dust settled, he did not want to think more, for fear that the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
　　Fan Gandy had a smile on his face. "I thought you have become calm recently. How can you say it is so unreliable? Let's win the Mavericks first and then talk about it."
　　 "It must not be difficult to end." Yang Rui said easily.
　　 "You have forgotten who ended our 16-game winning streak?"
　　 "It was just a coincidence, the Mavericks are a bad team, and they have suffered injuries. There are not many who can play. I only hope they don't lose too fast." Yang Rui closed his eyes and began to recuperate.
　　Fan Gandi turned slightly black, and turned his head to stop talking.
　　 lost to the Mavericks, Van Gundy's worst performance this season. The Mavericks are currently 5-20, and the only team to win the playoffs is the Knicks.
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