Chapter 91: [Faith collapses and easily wins the championship]

　　 In the second game, the Knicks continued to cover the tactics without the ball, looking for misplaced offense opportunities.
　　Jazz chose to guard the outside three-pointers, playing small ball tactics, Larry Johnson broke out, catching a jumper, turning the jumper, breaking the strong attack, unstoppable.
　　 Brian Russell and Sandton Anderson are not strong enough to defend Johnson. Antoine Kyle and Foster are tall enough to prevent breakthroughs. Ostertag is not up, and the Jazz restricted zone is not so tight.
　　 The three players who were good at shooting pulled away, and the Jazz could not sandwich Johnson. When Malone defended Johnson, the rebounds couldn't protect him.
　　 Johnson had 30 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists, and Houston had 24 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. It was the team’s primary hero.
　　Ben Wallace was also outstanding, scoring 6 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 4 blocks.
　　 Starks had a bad feel and only scored 13 points. The gap between his teammates and the data was widened, and he was temporarily away from the finals MVP.
　　 101 to 85, the Knicks led the total score 2-0, the Jazz only Malone can contribute steadily to score, most of the shots are after the pick-and-roll shot.
　　 In the third game, the Jazz returned home to defend Johnson, and Houston began to rush again.
　　The Knicks used a triangle offense. Houston took the ball to single Hornacek, turned around the jumper, pulled the jumper to score continuously, and completely released the energy.
　　 Honasek is 191cm tall and weighs 86kg. He was a point guard when he first entered the league. He has no way to face Houston, which has a very high jumper shot. It is unreasonable to meet people.
　　 Jazz's outside team is collectively misfired. The players' condition is so bad that people can't believe it, but they are only 31 points behind at halftime.
　　 If Ewing is there, the Knicks can't defend the Jazz like this. Now the three insiders are strong and fast, and they are particularly good at preventing pick-and-roll.
　　 In the second half, Sloan is still the same, pick and roll to death.
　　 103 to 63, the Jazz lost 40 points at home, only Malone scored 24 points, and no one scored in double figures.
　　 This is the biggest score difference in the history of the NBA Finals. The previous record was that on June 5, 1978, the Washington Bullets defeated the Seattle SuperSonics 117-82, with a score difference of 35 points.
　　Jazz players lost all their spirits, and even the most stupid people can see that the Knicks just restrained the jazz tactics.
In the fourth game, the Jazz fought for the face, Malone broke out, scoring 34 points, 13 rebounds and 4 assists.
　　 99-92, the Jazz still lost.
　　 The Knicks shot 46.1% overall, the Jazz shot 50% overall, and the free throws were about the same for both teams. The Knicks made 15 of 19 shots, the Jazz made 20 of 25 shots, and the Knicks rebounded slightly.
　　Looking at the statistics, the Jazz had two superior field goal percentages and lost to a 3-pointer that Sloan looked down upon. The Knicks made 14 of 31 3-pointers and the Jazz made 2 of 10 3-pointers.
　　 When the final whistle sounded, Sloan sat in his chair, unable to recover for a long time.
　　For him, this is not just a finals defeat, but more like a collapse of faith. The blow was so big that he began to doubt his life and wanted to give up his basketball concept.
　　 Indeed, the closer to the basket, the higher the shooting percentage, but the two-point shooting rate is higher than the three-pointer, which does not mean more points, does not mean winning. This is a simple mathematical problem. Sloan began to realize that not allowing players to make more three-pointers is probably the reason why the Jazz was easily defeated.
　　Van Gundy also had a feeling of indoctrination this season. He also allowed players to make more shots last season, reduce three points, and take mistakes as truth.
　　Van Gandi also felt very unreal. Last season, the Knicks were reversed by the Heat 1 to 3, which was disgraceful. Won the championship now so easy? No setbacks, no big challenges, even if the team MVP is not there.
　　 Mike Brin even sighed: "This is the most disparate final in the past 20 years."
　　Knicks coaches and players joined together to celebrate.
　　Tiebodu ignored the image and danced with the team's youngest Stephen Jackson on the court.
　　 Starks, Oakley, and Ewing all cried. They had experienced the 1994 finals and had experienced too many failures and pains.
Oakley’s tears are touching, and the tough guy is also sad. When he first entered the league, he was the most trusted teammate around Jordan, but the Bulls replaced him with
Cobra
. When the Bulls won the championship, he was already in the Knicks and has been Effective until now.
　　 The most crying person was Ewing who didn't play. He also came to Salt Lake City with the team and sat on the sidelines with crutches to cheer for his teammates.
　　The reporter interviewed the players, interviewed Fan Gandi, Yang Rui and Thibodeau were left aside. On this occasion, they were all supporting actors.
　　 This will not affect Yang Rui's mood. The two generations are human, he has never been so excited like today.
　　 This is the NBA, he was reborn for a year, and won the championship ring. Many people have no rings in their lives. For example, Sloan and his disciples who had just left the field and were downcast.
　　 There are many players who got the ring at the age of 24, and 24 coaches who got the ring are unique. Yang Rui made a good start for his career, and his fame is sooner or later.
　　 Thibodeau smiled and asked, "Jerry, do you say we might establish a dynasty?"
　　 This season is too easy to win, the Knicks seem to be strong for many years. Although it is a teaching assistant, Thibodeau is also very satisfied if he can get a few more rings.
　　 Contented person Changle, Thibodeau always has a smile on his face, which has a lot to do with his personality.
　　Yang Rui does not intend to hide his friends~EbookFREE.me~ and whispered with a smile: "I will definitely not be here next year, so I don't want the Knicks to establish a dynasty."
　　 Thibodeau stayed a bit: "Has a team looking for you?"
　　 "More than one." Yang Rui smiled proudly. The reporter didn't pay attention to him, it was not a problem at all. "I plan to show off with the management before the holiday because I can't give up the opportunity to be the head coach."
　　The Knicks won the championship. The Raptors had no reason to return. Yang Rui proved his worth.
　　 Thibodeau condensed his smile, watching Yang Rui's mood was very complicated, with envy, jealousy, admiration, and a little angry.
　　 He is not angry with Yang Rui, but angry with himself.
　　The 24-year-old young man worked for a year and successfully upgraded to become the head coach. Even joining a weak team is also a big step in life. He is now 40 years old, but he is complacent for easily mixing a championship ring, the gap is too big.
　　He has no say in the coaching staff, and he mainly studies. This is a shameful reality.
　　 Thibodeau looked at Van Gundy surrounded by reporters again, and an idea emerged involuntarily-without Jerry Yang, can the Knicks still win the championship?
　　 Most media and fans think that the coach who won the most is Van Gundy, but within the team, from management to players, who does not know that Yang Rui is the one who makes this team change?
　　 "Tom, what's wrong with it? Come and get the hat." Yang Rui smiled.
"Oh……"
　　 In the United States, it is a tradition to like to give hats when celebrating. Many sports events have won championship awards, or the draft will wear a hat.
　　Houston won the finals MVP with an average of 25 points per game; Ewing received the championship trophy from David Stern and held it high. The 1997-1998 season officially ended.