NBA: The Basketball Miracle

On February 10, Clay Lee returned to New York and happily watched ESPN's Sports Center program at home.

The highlights of last night's All-Star Game were played repeatedly, and Lee's showy layup became popular all over the United States again.

"Good brother" Starks was dressed casually, and the beige sweater made him look younger. After seeing Lee smile mysteriously on the sofa after lunch, he said helplessly for a moment:

"You only scored 2 points in the entire All-Star Game and played for only 8 minutes. How come you are so happy after coming back?"

"Good Brother" didn't quite understand this, and Lee, who was in a particularly good mood, explained with a smile:

"It doesn't matter how many points we get. Anyway, this wonderful layup will be passed down forever!"

"When fans talk about the 1997 All-Star Game, they will think of the 50 greatest stars, the 10 greatest coaches, and Michael Jordan setting the first triple-double record in the All-Star Game."

"At the same time, some fans will also think of my beautiful goal, that's enough! As for those players who get 10 or 20 points, they will be forgotten sooner or later."

When Starks heard Lee's words, he felt that they made sense for a moment:

"You really offended someone this time, using Olajuwon as a background board, but it is indeed very exciting to think about it!"

The two smiled at each other, and then Starks suddenly asked:

"To be on the safe side, Pat should rest for a while. How do you want to play the next game?"

Lee was a little surprised. He had always thought that this "good brother" was in the same boat with Ewing. He touched his chin and said in a firm tone:

"Maintain the intensity of defense and play more transition offense. We need more rounds and more easy scoring opportunities!"

Starks smiled, and finally bumped fists with Lee, and whispered,

"Let's fight. We still have room for error."

In the 1997 All-Star Weekend, the biggest winner was still Michael Jordan.

Even though he was ranked 46th among the top 50 superstars, the NBA put Michael Jordan in the center position during the unveiling ceremony of the top 50 superstars at halftime of the All-Star Game.

Michael Jordan is still the protagonist of this 50 superstar awards ceremony!

In the All-Star Game, Michael Jordan made 5 of 14 shots and 4 of 7 free throws, and got a triple-double of 14 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals and 3 turnovers.

For the first time in All-Star history, a triple-double appeared, and Michael Jordan set a new record.

No one cared that Glen Rice of the Hornets won the AMVP. Everyone was talking about Michael Jordan's triple-double and Clay Lee's awesome layup!

Although Lee's score in the All-Star Game was not satisfactory, being handsome is really a lifelong thing.

The fans in New York were completely excited. In the afternoon, Lee was going to drive to Madison Square Garden, but he was blocked by fans as soon as he left the apartment parking lot. He was almost taken down by the enthusiastic fans.

The team is still in the All-Star break. In the Knicks, there are very few players like Lee who insist on completing basic training every day.

Alan Houston practiced with him the most times, followed by Walter McCarty, who was the punching bag.

After arriving at the stadium, Lee felt that the staff was more enthusiastic than before. Being selected as an All-Star did change the situation a little.

Equipment manager Mike had to personally help Lee prepare training equipment as usual. Having been with the Knicks for many years, Mike also had his own gossip channel:

"Lee, I have news for you. ITT plans to sell its shares, and there may be changes in the management."

"But no one can predict the future. But you don't have to worry about it. As a 19-year-old All-Star, you are definitely in the team's future plans!"

"New York fans like to watch you play, which is very important. You are still young and have time to settle down. Be patient. Time is on your side."

Old Mike always shares some internal gossip of the team with Lee. The sources of these information may not be accurate, but there is a bit of truth in them.

"I just hope the boss isn't too stingy. The rookie contract doesn't pay much, and I'm counting on making a lot of money on the next contract!"

Lee appropriately changed the subject. The team is currently in a delicate state of turbulence. As long as the gorilla still scores 20+10, the core position will not change.

But Ewing's physical decline is visible to the naked eye, and everyone knows who the future of the team is.

On the morning of February 11, the Knicks flew to Washington. After the All-Star Game, the first game was an away game against the Bullets.

Ewing still did not travel with the team because after this game, there would be three consecutive home games. As a privileged player in the team, the gorilla stayed in New York to continue recuperating.

In the evening game, it can be said that Lee led the team alone!

In the games before the All-Star Weekend, Lee was not yet an "All-Star" player. In addition, most teams would hold back before the All-Star Game, so those few victories did not mean much.

Entering the second half of the regular season, teams are fighting for rankings and most of them have started to strike hard.

Jeff Van Gundy made some more game plans during the afternoon training session:

"Play good defense. Our first priority tonight is to protect the rebounds!"

"Gheorghe Muresan has returned from injury, and a 2.31m player is stationed in the paint. Everyone needs to play smarter!"

Charles Oakley was in a state of not paying attention to what the coach said.

After saying the last sentence, Van Gundy looked at Lee, who had been absent due to injury in the previous matches between the two teams.

Therefore, tonight's game is the first time that Lee faces the Romanian super center.

Lee held the tactical board and nodded to indicate that he understood.

Jeff Van Gundy always felt that the team had lost control again. On the defensive end, everyone was still acting according to the plan, but on the offensive end, he didn't know what the result would be.

Assistant coach Don Chaney didn't care about Clay Lee's temporary change of tactical arrangements.

In his opinion, the point guard is the brain on the court, and the purpose of modifying tactics is to win.

This is the NBA, and winning is all that matters. No one will talk about pure basketball.

That night, the American Airlines Arena was packed again. After the All-Star Weekend, Washington fans bought tickets to watch the game, partly because of Lee's arrival.

"Wow!!"

In the first round of the game, the Bullets' super center Gheorghe Muresan made a successful jump ball, and cheers immediately rang out in the stadium.

Point guard Strickland dribbled across half court, and then everyone moved away one by one.

In the starting lineup, Chris Webber returned to the power forward position tonight. In the first attack, after receiving the pass at the free throw line, he immediately made a simple high-low combination.

Muresan asked for the ball with his back to the basket in the low post on the left side. With his huge height advantage, he easily caught the ball.

Facing the defense of veteran Buck Williams, he didn't do much. He put the ball in his right hand, hit it, approached the paint area, and made a simple shot!

"Bang!"

The basketball hit the rim and Charles Oakley successfully positioned himself under the basket and grabbed the basketball. Lee stepped forward to receive it, and everyone else quickly ran to the opponent's half.

The super center who returned from injury seemed to need to continue to find his touch. He slowly shook his hands after missing the shot.

After Ler received the ball, he continued to accelerate along the left sideline.

Larry Johnson was the most active in fast breaks, but Juwan Howard kept following him. He came to the right wing outside the three-point line and accelerated towards the basket, but he still didn't have any chance.

Head coach Bickerstaff on the sidelines shouted at his players to retreat quickly, and when Lee noticed that there was no passing route, he approached the left wing outside the three-point line and slowed down slightly.

Strickland, who was defending on the three-point line, saw that Lee seemed to be about to stop the ball and was turning his head to look in the direction of the top of the arc. He relaxed his vigilance for a moment.

Approaching the three-point line, Lee suddenly slowed down with the ball in his right hand, dribbled between his legs, looked up at the basket, and pretended to pass the ball with his right hand.

Although there was still a short distance from the three-point line, Lee's realistic fake move still made Strickland subconsciously jump up to defend!

As soon as the opponent jumped, Lee, holding the ball in his left hand, lowered his center of gravity and accelerated with all his strength. He passed the defense in one step, and amid the exclamations of the fans on the scene, he quickly cut in and rushed directly to the basket.

Muresan, who was slowly retreating, had just arrived in the paint area when Lee rushed to the basket in the blink of an eye.

There was no time for him to retreat and block the shot. He watched Lee take three steps forward and make a layup with his left hand!

"Rod shouldn't have jumped up to defend! But Lee's fake move was really beautiful!"

There were faint cheers from the crowd, and the Bullets' home commentator could only join in with a sarcasm.

It didn't fit the game plan, but Lee scored easily. Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines clapped his hands and shouted:

"That's it, retreat and defend well!"

Charles Oakley, who was lagging behind, had never crossed the half court at all, and now he began to direct everyone to their positions.

After adapting to Lee's playing style, the old guy felt that the game was not difficult. He just played as usual on the defensive end and on the offensive end he just set screens, grabbed rebounds, and faced double-

teams from opponents, waiting for mid-range shots.

As the Knicks coaching staff had predicted before the game, the Bullets' offense was mostly concentrated on both sides of the paint, trying to use their height advantage to complete the offense in the paint.

Chris Webber, who played with Lee in the All-Star Game, received the ball with his back to the basket in the left blocking area, turned towards the baseline, and finally made a layup on the bottom left side of the basket against Oakley's defense!

The Bullets, having learned their lesson, retreated quickly this time, and big man Muresan ran back quickly without any complaints.

"Defense! Defense! Defense!"

The fans of the Bullets shouted loudly. The five players on the field had already completed their defensive positions. After Lee crossed half court, he simply made a tactical gesture.

Different from the previous conventional tactics, Alan Houston quickly slipped to the baseline near the right side, and with the help of veteran Buck Williams' cover, he quickly bounced out to the left wing outside the three-point line.

Lee sent a cross pass, and Alan Houston, who got rid of the defense, caught the ball and threw it!

"Swish!" The three-pointer went into the net!

Calbert Chaney, who was chasing him, showed a surprised expression. He thought Houston would receive the ball in the left elbow area of the free throw line and shoot from mid-range, but he missed the three-pointer.

Lee, who was retreating, kept high-fiving, indicating that Alan Houston's shot was great!

It is true that a missed three-pointer is prone to counterattacks, and long rebounds are also difficult to control, but Lee doesn't care.

All he has to do is speed up the game and run the opponent's big man to death!

Jeff Van Gundy, who was in charge of the game on the sidelines, soon discovered that the Knicks' offense was getting faster and faster.

No one cared about missed shots, and there was no low-post offense.

Juwan Howard received the ball in the right blocking area, but failed to make a strong attack under the basket. The "grandmama" grabbed the rebound, Alan Houston responded, and the Knicks quickly ran to the opponent's half.

The Bullets, who had been tossed around for several rounds, were forced to quickly return to defense.

At the top of the arc, Alan Houston slowed down and stopped the ball, and Lee on the left wing moved laterally without the ball on the upper line.

Charles Oakley ran to the frontcourt and stood at the elbow area on the right side of the free throw line, just in time to provide an off-ball screen for Lee.

Strickland, who was chasing Lee, was delayed for a moment. The next second, he saw Lee running to the right wing, catching the ball and turning around to throw it!

The Bullets who were retreating could only watch the basketball draw a beautiful arc and fall accurately into the basket.

"Shhh!!"

It was an outrageous offensive choice. The Knicks completed an attack in less than 10 seconds, and the fans at the scene could only boo.

10:4, including Larry's quick steal, the Knicks' points all came from transition offense.

As the game progressed, under the leadership of Lee, the Knicks continued to play in this somewhat outrageous style.

In a quick attack, Lee missed the shot and Jeff Van Gundy's eyes twitched slightly. This was not at all the game plan he arranged before the game.

As time passed, Lee felt that the game was completely stable. Even if there was an opportunity for a transition offense, the Bullets would slow down and continue to pass the ball to the low post.

The Knicks seemed to be running around aimlessly, but every time they had a defensive round, they would get a chance to catch their breath.

Muresan made a layup under the basket. After completing the attack, the big man did not celebrate but tried his best to retreat.

Veteran Buck Williams screened for Lee on the left wing outside the three-point line. Strickland squeezed through the screen and stuck to Lee's side.

Lee, holding the ball in his left hand, failed to get rid of the defense after the pick-and-roll.

He noticed that Muresan on the opposite side seemed to want to squat in the paint area, so he cut in and broke through slowly.

Carrying the defense to the left blocking area, Lee suddenly moved the ball behind his back and under his crotch. After shaking, he took the ball with his left hand and leaned forward suddenly.

His teammate lost his defensive position, and Muresan subconsciously moved to assist in defense. The next second, the basketball passed through his waist.

He turned his head and saw Buck Williams who was following closely and made a layup!

A fancy pass, followed by another exclamation, and Lee smiled at Muresan, having noticed that the big man was already gasping for breath.

At 20:10, the score difference just reached double digits.

In addition to the official timeouts, Jeff Van Gundy waited for the opponent to take the initiative to call a timeout. In the second half of the first quarter, he simply returned to his seat with a smile on his face and completely took over.

Muresan ran for most of the quarter, but finally couldn't keep up with the pace and was forced to be substituted early.

With forward Harvey Grant on the field, the Bullets' height dropped and the Knicks began to attack the basket and cut in frequently.

Seeing Lee break into the paint area, make a circle, get rid of the defense, and make a successful jump shot in front of the basket, the audience burst into loud boos again!

"I knew Lee was different. He's really not an ordinary 19-year-old player! He's trustworthy!"

On the Knicks bench, assistant coach Don Chaney whispered a suggestion. Jeff Van Gundy said nothing, but nodded, unable to complain for a moment:

"It's impossible not to trust a 19-year-old All-Star."

The Knicks only took Starks and Herb Williams in the regular rotation with 1 minute and 58 seconds left in the first quarter.

The "good brother" Starks did not show any mercy. He immediately shot a shot from the right wing outside the three-point line and missed it.

Jeff Van Gundy wanted to stand up and shout a few words, but in the end he found that the Bullets did not seize the opportunity to switch offense, and Webber received the ball in the low post again.

At the end of the first quarter, the Knicks maintained their lead at 32:22.

The expected advantage failed to produce any effect, and the noise at the scene became louder and louder.

"We performed very well, Chris and John, in the second quarter, control the tempo!"

"Protect the rebound, OK? The other side will get a big guy, we need to show our energy, everyone has to block out!"

With a double-digit lead, Jeff Van Gundy's original intention was to slow down and not throw the ball too fast, but Starks, who was letting himself go, threw the warning to the back of his mind:

"Run and keep throwing!"

The second quarter started. Lee, who played the entire first quarter, sat obediently on the bench. The Bullets' home commentator made another sarcastic remark:

"19-year-old All-Star! Well-deserved, Lee completely controlled the rhythm of the game in the first quarter!"

"Head coach Jeff Van Gundy adjusted the tactics tonight, and I have to say it worked. Muresan should probably come back at a different time. With this kind of game rhythm, it's hard for him to find his form."

Jeff Van Gundy didn't know that someone was praising his tactics, and he resisted the urge to stand up and yell. Chris Charles didn't play as required!

On the bench, Walter McCarty, the bully, was courting Lee, handing him a water bottle and a towel:

"Lee, when I come on the court, can I also get easy scoring opportunities? You know, I have been practicing extra."

Lee almost laughed out loud as he watched the bully covering his mouth with a towel and whispering his demands.

Oakley did leave a psychological shadow on McCarty. Whenever the old guy was on the bench, his voice became a few decibels lower.

Holding back his smile, Lee agreed immediately:

"Walter, relax! In these few games, inside players will get more opportunities."

"I promise, you'll set a new career high!"

Walter McCarty, the bullied man, suddenly showed a look of joy, but then he found Oakley looking at him again, and quickly lowered his head, cursing in his heart:

"Damn old guy! He only knows how to suppress rookies!"

In the first quarter, Lee made 3 of 5 shots, 1 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and scored 7 points, 1 rebound and 3 assists. He returned to the court with 5 minutes and 1 second left in the second quarter.

After Chris Childs and Starks left the court, both had a "relieved" expression on their faces.

48:37, both sides stabbed each other, and the score difference was widened a little.

Head coach Bickerstaff thought the Knicks would continue to run around aimlessly, but after Lee came on the court, the pace of the game slowed down.

Alan Houston had a bad touch and missed several opportunities. He suddenly increased his three-point shooting, but has not yet fully regained his touch.

The Knicks gradually increased their defensive strength. Webber scored continuously in front of Oakley.

The old guy was already a little impatient. The pace slowed down and "iron-blooded" basketball returned.

At the end of the first half, the score was 56:43 and the difference was 13 points.

In the second half of the game, head coach Bickerstaff completely gave up using Muresan, lowered the altitude, and tried to speed up the pace of the game.

But the Knicks were not in a hurry. Charles Oakley began to harass Webber, and less than two minutes into the game, the two began to push each other.

Larry Johnson was not polite to Juwan Howard and frequently attacked on the defensive end.

One couldn't catch the ball, and the other missed the free throw line. For a moment, the Bullets suddenly fell into a scoring drought.

The Knicks' offense was mostly focused on Clay Lee and Alan Houston. The two of them threw the ball freely and fought hard for the ball in the interior.

Such a simple tactic directly broke the Bullets. On the bench, Jeff Van Gundy was also a little bit unbelievable:

"Is this a win?"

The score was 20:11 in a single quarter. After three quarters, the score was 76:54, with a difference of 22 points. There was no suspense in the game anymore.

The Bullets fans seemed to find it hard to accept this result, and they booed the loudest since the start of the game:

"Shhh!!"

Lee didn't care about the atmosphere on the scene. He walked to the bench and bumped fists with Alan Houston:

"Nice shot! You have to believe that you can always make the next shot."

Alan Houston heaved a sigh of relief. It was a rare opportunity to have so many shots. He also regained some confidence:

"It's a pity that we entered garbage time. I just found the feeling of shooting."

Alan Houston scored 8 points in this quarter, making 3 of 6 shots, 0 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and 2 of 2 free throws.

Clay Lee made 3 of 6 shots and 1 of 2 shots from beyond the three-point line, and scored 7 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists and 1 steal in the third quarter.

The two scored a combined 15 points, almost completely accounting for the Knicks' scoring in a single quarter. This situation would never have happened in the first half of the game.

Assistant coach Don Chaney smiled and patted the main players who left the court:

"Good job!"

The third quarter was a good start for the coaching staff's pre-match arrangements.

The difference is that the Knicks did not have to face Muresan, a 2.31-meter tall man, so Lee automatically optimized his tactical strategy in the first quarter.

Although the victory was secured, Jeff Van Gundy did not feel much sense of accomplishment.

Looking at Lee, who was back on the bench and chatting and laughing with everyone, Jeff Van Gundy suddenly remembered Pat Riley's experience with the Lakers:

"Is this what it's like to coach Magic Johnson?"

In the fourth quarter, the bullied Walter McCarty finally got more opportunities.

In the entire garbage time, this rookie scored a new career high: 7 points!

Too much garbage time also made the audience lose their emotions and the boos disappeared.

In the end, the Knicks defeated the Bullets 101:81 on the road and got off to a good start after the All-Star Game.

Chris Webber turned and walked towards the player tunnel after the game.

As both are All-Star players, their status is equal. Webber, who lost the game, didn't want to see Lee's smiling face.

After returning to the locker room, the Knicks were in a good mood. They all saw the technical statistics, 84 possessions, no wonder they were so comfortable!

After Lee completely left the bench, Starks also felt that it was easier for him to play:

"I think we played well, with fewer turnovers than expected, 11 turnovers, 4 in the 4th quarter, and 7 turnovers in the first three quarters."

Charles Oakley didn't care about the statistics. He returned to his seat and said casually,

"It's better to play simpler. As long as we don't lose this week, we will still be second place!"

"According to our current record, if we can win the division championship, it can be considered an explanation to the fans."

Both veterans hope to win the consolation prize of the division championship to make up for the defeat that year.

Lee saw the "grandmama" looking at the technical statistics depressedly, and walked over to tease:

"Larry, don't always think about catching the ball in the low post. Facing tall forwards, your efficiency is a bit low. In the next game, remember to look for mismatches. I will pass the ball to you!"

8 shots, 3 of 8, got 10 points, wanted to go back to the past "Grandmama" but found that he didn't have the ball. After hearing what Lee said, he could only secretly hate him:

"Damn All-Stars!"

On the morning of February 12, the Knicks returned to New York and defeated the Bullets, making this week's schedule particularly easy.

The New York media also praised Lee for scoring the highest points in the team:

He played for 29 minutes, made 7 of 14 shots, 2 of 4 from beyond the three-point line, 2 of 2 free throws, 18 points, 3 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal and no turnovers.

All five starters scored in double digits, and Starks scored 15 points off the bench. This is not common on the Knicks.

Jeff Van Gundy was also praised by the media. The coaching staff adjusted the tactics in a timely manner, and the changes were visible to the naked eye, which is definitely worthy of praise!

In the afternoon, during the Knicks' training session, Ewing was in a bad mood. He always felt that the New York media was implying something about him.

However, the gorilla was also a qualified leader in the locker room. When the team won easily, he also smiled:

"39 wins and 10 losses, we are already 3 wins ahead of the second-placed Pistons. If I can hold on for a few more games, I will be able to fully recover."

"If we can still maintain our No. 2 position at the end of the month, we will definitely win the division championship this season."

After failing to win a championship in the past few years, Ewing felt that winning a division championship would be an explanation.

When the boss spoke, everyone flattered him and also gave suggestions:

"Pat, don't push yourself, your health is the most important!"

Ewing sensed something was wrong, but quickly put such emotions behind him. This was also his team!

When the gorilla is present, Lee usually does not express his opinions too much. At this moment, he is holding the tactical board and explaining the three-person pick-and-roll tactics to the "grandmama":

"The most important thing is the screen at the free throw line. Pay attention to the timing of the roll. Of course, you can also choose to shoot from the mid-range."

"Shoot a three-pointer? You can also shoot from outside, but then Alan will be the screener for you. It all depends on the opponent's defensive strategy!"

Larry Johnson, dressed in training clothes, was a little confused, but after listening to Lee's explanation, he instinctively felt that this tactic was indeed feasible.

"It's still a little complicated. Let's just play UCLA's cut! Just like the Jazz, run back and cut around the line, go straight to the basket, and then finish at the basket."

Lee didn't say anything, but just pointed to the position under the basket. The "grandmama" was stunned for a while before he realized that he disliked his finishing under the basket.

In daily training sessions, the Knicks actually practice a lot of offensive routines. As a strong playoff team that relies on defense, the most important thing is to understand the opponent's tactical characteristics.

Competitive training usually involves simulating the opponent's tactics and then making systematic defensive arrangements.

Everyone is familiar with the running tactics, but when it comes to the game, the playing style changes. When Lee is the core, the ball is shared more and the routines can be played again.

Knicks legend Holtzman once analyzed the game:

"Basketball is not rocket science. When attacking, just look for open teammates. When defending, just keep your eyes on the ball!"

On the evening of February 13, Jeff Van Gundy followed the legendary coach's philosophy and continued to entrust Lee with the responsibility of finding open teammates.

Iverson's 76ers have been losing. After losing to the Cavaliers in the last game, their record has reached 12 wins and 35 losses.

According to this trend, there is a high probability that they will dive for the No. 1 pick again.

After the game started, Madison Square Garden was boiling. No matter who won or lost, it was worth the ticket to see Iverson and Lee at the same time!

However, after the first half of the game, Allen Iverson was 2 of 10 shots, 1 of 3 from beyond the three-point line, and scored 7 points.

At 41:54 at halftime, the Knicks easily led by 13 points.

Lee was not interested in competing with a rookie team, and successfully activated Alan Houston in the first half of the game.

It seems that he has found the feeling of playing for the Pistons. Alan Houston made 5 of 8 shots in the first half, 2 of 5 three-point shots, and scored 12 points efficiently!

After returning to the locker room, Alan Houston was still very excited:

"The opponent's defense is too poorly disciplined, and a screen can create an opportunity!"

"Hopefully we can play until the 4th quarter tonight!"

Ewing could naturally feel the joyful atmosphere in the locker room.

Starks and Oakley were teasing Iverson for missing shots, the "grandmama" was whispering to Lee, and the atmosphere group started shouting and yelling that they wanted to play the entire fourth quarter.

The team exuded a different kind of vitality, and offense made people feel better.

In the third quarter, the Knicks launched a violent offense.

24:35, after three quarters, 65:89, the fourth quarter became garbage time again!

Such an efficient offense completely ignited Madison Square Garden, and the New York fans were completely excited.

The starting lineup played the entire third quarter, and Larry Johnson had a smile on his face when he walked off the court.

"Grandmama" made 4 of 4 shots in a single quarter and easily scored 8 points. Lee did what he said and indeed made it easy for him to score points.

"Although the score is not high, this is definitely Alan Houston's best performance since joining the Knicks!"

"9 of 15, 3 of 8 from beyond the three-point line, 1 of 1 free throws, 22 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, no turnovers. What I want to say is that Lee successfully activated this shooter!"

In the MSG commentary booth, commentator John Andariese praised the game, saying that even in a weak game, such efficient performance was rare.

Entering garbage time, commentator Marv Albert praised the team's tactical adjustments again:

"Pat was injured, and the coaching staff adjusted the tactics in time. Head coach Jeff Van Gundy showed his coaching ability!"

"Perhaps it won't be long before Coach Van Gundy can become a legendary coach like Pat Riley and create the 'Show Time' era for the Knicks!"

Sitting on the bench, Jeff Van Gundy appeared confident and calm, occasionally standing up in the fourth quarter to direct the atmosphere group.

The picky New York fans stopped criticizing the bald young coach, and many even cheered for Van Gundy. This is really a good thing!

At the end of the game, the score was fixed at 92:113. The Knicks were crazy and continued to beat the 76ers in three quarters!

Iverson, who made 3 of 15 shots, scored 13 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists, 1 steal and 5 turnovers, left the court dejectedly after the game. He couldn't stand the consecutive losses after the All-Star Game.

MSG interviewed Lee immediately after the game:

"Lee, congratulations on getting a double double again. All five starters scored in double digits tonight. Can you talk about the team's offense?"

Lee was naturally prepared for such a question:

"Head coach Jeff Van Gundy has made important adjustments. For every game, the coaching staff will develop a detailed game plan!"

"With Pat injured, everyone needed to step up and score. It was a tough time, but we believed in each other and played this offense. It's the credit of the whole team."

Commentator John Andariese nodded with satisfaction. Having commented on the Knicks' games for many years and watched so many wonderful offensive plays, he had developed a sense that he had finally made it.

Jeff Van Gundy, who was standing by the sidelines, was speechless for a moment when he saw Lee talking with a smile on his face during the interview:

"Is the basketball philosophy of the legendary coach still applicable to modern basketball?"

In this game, Clay Lee made 5 of 11 shots, 1 of 2 from beyond the three-point line, and 4 of 5 free throws, scoring 15 points, 2 rebounds, 11 assists and 1 steal. Although his score was not the highest, he received the most praise.

On Sunday night, the 16th, the Knicks played against the Cavaliers at home. After three quarters of the game, Madison Square Garden was boiling again.

59:79, the Knicks clocked out in three quarters again!

After being fed by Lee for three games, Alan Houston had a meal of dumplings!

11 of 16, 3 of 4 from beyond the three-point line, 3 of 4 free throws, 28 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal, 1 turnover.

Extreme efficiency, Alan Houston returned to the bench and grinned in his seat.

The atmosphere team also followed suit, this efficiency is really amazing!

"I think Coach Van Gundy has completely found a way to use Houston!"

"Incredible performance, 28 points in three quarters. As long as we continue this state, we can challenge the Bulls!"

Commentator Marv Albert was so excited that he almost helped the Knicks loan out the championship.

At Madison Square Garden, New York fans who bought tickets to watch the game on Sunday were dancing to the music.

Lee was sitting on the bench, shaking his head and interacting with the fans. He punched in for three quarters and easily beat the weak team.

Everyone loved him! On the bench of the Cavaliers, Trier Brandon's mentality exploded.

As an All-Star player, he lost the game like this. Any excuses are useless.

Especially when he saw Lee shaking his head on the bench of the Knicks, he ran to the sidelines to throw a towel from time to time. He was so angry that he cursed inwardly:

"Damn game!"

In the end, the Knicks defeated the Cavaliers 82:102, ending this week's schedule with three consecutive wins.

At the post-game press conference, the New York media in the audience showed great respect for Jeff Van Gundy.

Even if the opponent is not strong, they can play all three games in three quarters and win by 20 points in each game. Few teams in the league can do this!

"Jeff, I think the fans want to know how the coaching staff activates the team's offense!"

The New York Times reporter in the audience no longer asked questions casually as they did in the past, and everyone had an expression of recognition on their faces.

Jeff Van Gundy was feeling flattered at first, but when he heard this question, he subconsciously pulled his tie, and then said solemnly:

"We are always practicing new tactics, and the players are working very hard on the training ground!"

"After half a season, the team has been successfully integrated. Now we are just showing the results of our training."

"Of course, Lee's performance is also crucial. An excellent point guard is sometimes the coach on the court. He perfectly implemented the game plan formulated by the team!"

Clay Lee played for 30 minutes, made 4 of 9 shots, 1 of 3 from beyond the three-point line, 4 of 4 free throws, 13 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists, 1 steal, and no turnovers.

The reporters in the audience looked at the technical statistics in their hands and nodded, "coach on the court", they agreed with Van Gundy's point of view.

On February 17, Lee was having breakfast at home and was in a good mood as he watched ESPN reporting on the Knicks' three big wins on TV.

"After the All-Star Game, the Knicks seem to have transformed. Alan Houston has been fully activated. Although Patrick Ewing is injured, the current Knicks seem to have become better!"

"If they continue like this, they may even catch up to the Bulls."

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ESPN's commentators were fanning the flames. These sports media like to exploit Patrick Ewing. It seems that seeing the gorilla's defense break can make their lives more fulfilled.

Starks, who came to get breakfast, heard the opinions of these commentators and curled his lips in disdain:

"I guarantee you, if we lose, these guys will come up with another excuse."

"Pat probably read these reports and is preparing to make a comeback early!"

The next opponent is the Suns, who added Jason Kidd. Lee also feels that this is not a good time to return:

"We have six consecutive away games in the Western Conference. Flying back and forth is not conducive to adjusting to the state."

"But Pat is the boss, he has the final say in this matter!"

Starks was silent, thinking that perhaps changes were about to happen to the team.

Alan Houston has just found his form, and Larry Johnson is no longer a bystander.

These are all the influences brought by Lee:

"I hope everything goes well for the team away from home."

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