Chapter 329 Conflict on the Field

On the afternoon of the 15th, the two teams arrived in New York one after another.

At five o'clock, Zhao Dong returned home. Lindsay had left work early from the company and was waiting for him at home.

"Husband, the redemption volume of the fund has suddenly skyrocketed in the past few days, and the impact of our bearish market outlook is beginning to show."

"Will it affect the shipping speed?"

"Not for the time being. We have cashed out more than 50 billion, plus the 20 billion in reserve, which is enough."

"The most important goal of releasing the news that we are bearish on the market outlook is to lay a reputation foundation for the establishment of an investment bank in the future and to lay a foundation for us to recruit funds again. As long as the U.S. stock market plummets next year, our Storm will become the investment bank with the most strategic vision. So the current difficulties are not important, as long as we can survive these few months."

"Husband, the playoffs will end tomorrow, what are your plans?" Lindsay suddenly asked.

Zhao Dong thought for a while and said, "You decide, shall we go on a trip?"

Lindsay's eyes lit up, but then she lamented: "I don't have time, husband, I'm almost too busy!"

Zhao Dong smiled and said: "Aiweier, just take care of the general direction, and let your subordinates do the other things. In the future, when investment banks and domestic groups are established, there will be more things, so you have to be prepared now. Don’t do everything yourself.”

"Husband, I think what I am best at is finance. In the future, when a domestic group is established, it is still necessary to hire a suitable CEO." Lin Daodao.

"Yes, we are only investors and leave management to professional managers." Zhao Dong said with a smile.

"By the way, hubby, what you asked me to ask is that there are indeed several teams in the NBA that have plans to sell. The U.S. stock market has soared several times, the prices of various assets have gone up, and some bosses want to cash out at high prices." Lin Daodao.

"You have gone too far. You actually reserved a ticket for us?"

As soon as they checked into the hotel, the Spurs management was informed by the Knicks management that there were no tickets for visiting team fans for the G5 game. They were so angry that they almost vomited blood.

"I am thinking about your fans. The tickets for tomorrow are very expensive. The top ticket is 11,000 US dollars. Are you sure you have to prepare it for Spurs fans? Then let me make it clear first. Once you don't sell these tickets Drop it, you have to pay the money, this is the rule of the alliance."

Knicks president of operations Lewis said.

"..."

Spurs President of Operations Fiers heard the price,

I shuddered, how could San Antonio fans afford this price?

"How about this, leave ten for you?" Lewis said.

"No need." Phils was almost furious.

In the evening, Zhao Dong called Jordan.

"Feilong, do you have anything to do with me?" Jordan answered the phone and asked on the other end.

"Michael, you have to be there when we defend our dynasty tomorrow, right?" Zhao Dong said with a smile.

"What?"

Jordan was so angry that he didn’t know what to say. You are defending the dynasty. Do you want me to be there to give you a stepping stone so that you can ascend to the throne?

"I have news that several teams are for sale, but if you want to buy, I'm afraid it will be difficult, because now the teams have appreciated several times in value as the U.S. stock market has soared, you know. For example, the Mavericks who want to sell, ask for a price 280 million US dollars, if you want to be a team owner, I think you will know how to do it." Zhao Dong smiled.

"I'll go back to New York right away." Jordan on the other end said immediately.

Jordan's dream is to own a team, and as the big boss, but he doesn't have that much money now, and the only person who can help him is Zhao Dong.

Zhao Dong is a shareholder of Nike, and he owns Nike's MJ brand. As long as Zhao Dong is willing, he can mortgage the MJ brand in exchange for Zhao Dong's support, and this is the only way he can become the boss of a team.

On the 16th, the G5 battle day of the finals.

"The Knicks' dynasty defense is unstoppable!" New York Times.

"It's a foregone conclusion that the flying dragon will pull out its thorn!" New York Sports News.

"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty..."

Under the exaggeration of the media, Knicks fans gathered in Madison Square Garden starting from noon on this day, and bursts of cheers broke out from time to time.

At 6:30, the Knicks bus arrived at the Plaza Garden and was warmly welcomed by countless fans.

Countless celebrities and players have also visited this basketball holy land, decorating it with stars.

Jordan walked into the scene and was immediately surrounded by the media.

"Michael, you were in Las Vegas yesterday. Did you come to New York specifically today?" a reporter asked.

"Of course." Jordan smiled.

"Do you think the Knicks can complete their dynasty tonight?"

"Definitely, the Spurs can't stop the Knicks from defending their title."

"Why?"

"The Spurs are too weak on the outside and their lineup has natural flaws."

"You once said that if the Knicks complete the defense of their dynasty, Feilong will be qualified to be called the God of Efficiency and will be the number one active player. Do you still admit that now?"

Hearing this question, Jordan sighed secretly, the God of Efficiency, what is the difference between this and the God of Basketball?

This was originally his glory. As long as he did not interfere with the operation of the management three years ago, Feilong would stay with the Bulls. He would be on the outside and Feilong would be in the low post, using dual-core tactics inside and outside. He could defend the title ten more times.

"I will admit it. In fact, I have retired and he is already the number one active player."

In order to get Zhao Dong's help and become the team's boss, he could only hold his nose and admit it.

At this time, O'Neal walked in and saw Jordan being interviewed. He quickly came over and said, "Michael, why don't you retire? Come to the Lakers and we can create a dynasty together?"

Kobe, who was following O'Neal, was so angry that his nose was crooked. Damn Shark, I just showed up. Did you bring Jordan in and ask me to go back to the bench?

But he was worried in vain. Jordan said to O'Neal disdainfully: "Shaq, you are too lazy. I have no interest in being your boss."

"Pfft!" Kobe laughed.

O'Neal blinked his eyes and thought to himself, Michael, you didn't understand what I meant. I mean I am the boss, you come and hold my thigh, and we can fight Feilong together.

But even if he had the courage to say this, he didn't dare to say it.

At 7:20, Lindsay led people into the scene and became the brightest star tonight.

At 7:30, the two teams announced their starting lineup.

Spurs: David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Sean Elliott, Mario Elie, Avery Johnson

Knicks: Wang Zhizhi, Danny Fortson, Barkley, Latrell Sprewell, Zhao Dong

Zhang Lili analyzed: "The Spurs replaced Sean Elliott as the starter, but the Spurs are not strong enough on the outside. This is a flaw, and Popovich cannot change this.

The Spurs are strong enough on the inside and can overwhelm other teams, even the Lakers, but when playing against the Knicks, when Zhao Dong comes to the No. 1 position, the Spurs' weakness on the outside is infinitely magnified, and with the addition of Madman, the Knicks All-Star The back line is too luxurious. In comparison, the Spurs' back line is weak. "

Sun Zhenping said: "The Spurs will definitely struggle tonight. Their strength is in the inside, striving to play high-quality low-post offense to offset the points lost from the outside."

Zhang Lijia smiled and said: "It's not just the loss of points on the outside, but after the outside is blown up, the Spurs' Twin Towers will be directly exposed to the impact of Zhao Dong and Madman.

If it is an ordinary outside line, the Spurs Twin Towers are not vegetarians. They are all top defensive players, but is Zhao Dong an ordinary person? "

At 7:40, the starting lineup begins.

"Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty..."

When the home team came on the field, the whole place exploded with decibels so high it could deafen the ears.

Zhao Dong took over the microphone from the host and made his declaration tonight to the audience in an passionate tone: "Everyone, we will trample the Spurs tonight!"

"Trample the Spurs..." the audience chanted.

"We will defend the dynasty tonight!" Zhao Dong continued to shout.

"dynasty……"

Nearly 20,000 fans cheered instantly.

"Tonight, we will achieve greatness!" Zhao Dong continued to shout.

"Great! Great! Great..." The whole place was boiling with excitement, and the home atmosphere was as fiery as fire.

"great……"

The veteran Barkley was chanting along with the fans. He was fascinated by this home court, and he seemed to see the finals ring waving towards him.

At eight o'clock, the game starts.

DaZhi and Duncan jumped the ball, and the Knicks attacked.

Zhao Dong held the ball on the left three-point line, and the Bulls immediately double-teamed from the outside, leaving Fordson open.

Robinson was pulled out of the paint area by Barkley, Duncan was also pulled out by Da Zhi, and Fordson immediately cut to the basket.

Duncan could only immediately return to defend the basket, because Da Zhi pulled to the right corner, and Robinson came back too far. He was closer to the paint area, so Barkley was open.

Zhao Dong was double-teamed by the Spurs point guard and small forward. The two adopted the Bulls' defensive method, which was to block Zhao Dong's moving position in advance to prevent him from breaking in and force him to take action while being double-teamed.

The Bulls have proven that this outside double-teaming tactic can limit Zhao Dong's efficiency, so the Spurs want to try it.

Popovich has never used this tactic, not because he doesn't want to play, but because he doesn't have enough defensive strength on the outside and can't afford to play. Tonight is also the last chance. He has no choice but to fight to the death.

However, Zhao Dong immediately disappointed him.

But Zhao Dong broke the Spurs' outside double-team not with his breakthrough, but with a simple pass. He gave the ball to Barkley, who was left open below.

In this way, Sean Elliott immediately covered Barkley. Zhao Dong took the opportunity to knock away the young general Johnson, rushed to the paint area, and reached out to Barkley for the ball.

Barkley returned the pass, and Zhao Dong received the ball and entered the paint area.

This time, Duncan was directly exposed to Zhao Dong's firepower.

With Fordson behind him, Duncan could not leave the reasonable collision area, and Zhao Dong flew toward the basket without hesitation.

"boom!"

The rim exploded, and Duncan was knocked over while being dunked.

"Beep!"

The referee blew the whistle, pointed at Duncan, and made a gesture to indicate a foul, and Zhao Dongjia made a free throw.

"There was a foul on the first ball. The Spurs were too difficult to beat."

Matt analyzed: “This was caused by the failure of the outside double-team. Sean Elliott and Junior General Johnson were unable to cut off Feilong’s pass when they double-teamed, and their double-team was easily broken.

In fact, this is the Spurs' weakness, the outside line is too weak. When the Bulls double-teamed Feilong on the outside, Jordan and Tracy McGrady were able to restrict Feilong to a certain extent because they were able to limit Feilong's passing, eventually forcing Feilong to take a forced shot when double-teaming on the outside. "

Bill Walton also analyzed: "After entering the Eastern Conference Finals, especially after entering the Finals, Coach Nelson put Wang and Barkley in the starting lineup.

The two of them can pull out the Spurs. This is their role, and this is also Nelson's tactical intention.

If we continue to use the regular season inside starting lineup, with Ben Wallace and Fordson playing at the same time, the Spurs' twin towers will not be able to pull out. The four insides will be crowded in the paint area, and it will be difficult for Feilong to break in. "

Matt smiled: "So in terms of using players and constructing tactics, Coach Nelson is indeed very capable."

"In such an important finals, he dares to use people, which I admire very much." Bill Walton smiled.

Matt said: "Actually, Barkley rested for almost the whole season, and Wang only averaged 20 minutes per game in the regular season. Their physical fitness was maintained very well. It can be seen that Nelson had considered replacing him early. Issues with the starting big man.”

"Don't brag about him too much. His tactical use is also limited by the players. If the Knicks didn't have many types of players, plus Feilong who can play in all positions, he wouldn't be able to do anything. Now he can use whatever tactics he wants. Okay, the Spurs can only be adapted to the situation." Bill Walton laughed.

On the court, the Spurs attack.

Duncan and Robinson entered the basket at the same time, taking full advantage of their height advantage. As long as the ball can be passed to their hands from the outside, the probability of success is very high.

Two insiders are inside and three outsiders are outside. They make frequent ball transfers to stretch the Knicks' perimeter defense.

"boom!"

Duncan received the ball and was blocked. He passed it to Robinson on the other side of the basket. The latter jumped directly and dunked Fordson, who was only 201 centimeters tall.

Knicks offense.

Da Zhi and Barkley still pulled out, then Fordson cut to the basket, Duncan returned to defend the basket, and then Barkley came out.

Junior generals Johnson and Sean Elliott tried their best to prevent Zhao Dong from passing the ball, but their defensive ability was not enough.

Defense, in addition to the most important attitude, is also about talent.

If you are easily defeated, this means you don't have enough defensive talent.

Four arms were waving in front of him like wheels, preventing Zhao Dong from passing the ball. He only made one move, and all the defense of the two was in vain.

He grabbed the ball with his right hand and raised it high, and suddenly threw it towards Barkley. This action immediately shook the two's center of gravity and defensive attention. Sean Elliott even immediately turned around and looked at Barkley behind him. .

But Zhao Dong did not pass the ball. After the two were staggered, he turned around and passed by Johnson, the young general on the right, and entered the paint area.

"I was surprised again." Bill Walton shook his head.

This time, Robinson returned to defense earlier.

Zhao Dong took a look and passed the ball directly to Da Zhi in the right bottom corner.

Robinson was dumbfounded and looked back at Da Zhi, who was five meters away. It was neither a return to defense nor a non-return to defense. It was a dilemma.

As big as calmly aiming at the basket and then shooting a jump shot.

Under the basket, Zhao Dong and Fordson, as well as Barkley who rushed in, surrounded Duncan and blocked Robinson. Even if he missed the shot, there was a 80% chance that the rebound would belong to the Knicks.

"Uh-huh!"

He didn't disappoint. He was very accurate in shooting three-pointers from wide open spaces.

When the Spurs attacked, the Twin Towers still entered the basket at the same time, taking advantage of their height.

But this time, Zhao Dong restricted Johnson, a young general, and made a sudden and very fast steal, forcing Johnson to turn around and join the ball to protect it, and the ball died in his hands.

Then the Madman stole the ball Johnson passed to Mario Eli and made a fast break.

The Spurs attack again.

Zhao Dong and Madman once again made a successful defense, using a double team to force the young general Johnson to make a pass error, and the ball passed to Duncan went directly to the baseline.

"The Knicks' back line is a true All-Star combination, and the Spurs' back line is so weak." Bill Walton laughed.

The Knicks attacked, and this time Zhao Dong assisted Barkley, who made an open mid-range jumper and hit a goal.

Looking back, Duncan scored a goal under the basket.

The Knicks attacked, and Zhao Dong once again broke through the outside double-team and headed towards the paint area.

This time, the Spurs were in a very difficult position. Duncan did not dare to leave Barkley too short, and Robinson did not dare to leave Da Zhi too short. However, with Zhao Dong's breakthrough, they were forced to defend the basket at the same time. Barkley and Da Zhi were shorted at the same time.

Zhao Dong passed the ball to Da Zhi, but Da Zhi missed the shot this time.

The Knicks formed a three-on-two situation at the basket. Zhao Dong grabbed the offensive rebound and responded with a brutal one-handed dunk. Not only did he dunk Robinson, but he also caused a blocking foul on Robinson.

Robinson was held up by Fordson and failed to jump up, thus incurring a foul.

After the first quarter, the general trend was clear. At 14:26, the Knicks led by 12 points.

Bill Walton laughed: "Actually, before the Finals, I couldn't imagine that the Spurs would be so weak against the Knicks."

Matt said: "The Spurs are really strong this season. Even O'Neal fell to the Twin Towers. They really have the strength to compete with the Knicks."

Bill Walton said: "But when Feilong reached the first position, the Knicks' back line was infinitely stronger, and the Spurs' back line was infinitely weakened, so now we are seeing the Spurs trailing by 12 points in a single quarter."

Matt said with a smile: "No matter how strong the Spurs are, they still need to be restrained by outside power. When the outside line is blown away on both offense and defense, they will be isolated and helpless."

Bill Walton laughed: "Not only that, they are not just isolated. If this is just the problem, then the Spurs twin towers can still beat the Knicks inside. Even if the dragon enters the inside on the defensive end, the Spurs twin towers still have the advantage.

In fact, after Feilong took the first position, he rarely entered the paint on the defensive end. He was always preparing for fast breaks on defensive counterattacks on the outside. Therefore, the Knicks were at a disadvantage inside from the beginning of the G3 game. The Twin Towers had already overwhelmed the Knicks. Insider.

But why did the Spurs still lose so simply after taking advantage inside?

Because after their perimeter was blown out, the Spurs twin towers directly faced the impact of the flying dragon. Coupled with the madman's weak-side cut, all the factors combined led to the Spurs' defeat.

Therefore, if a team wants to defeat the Knicks, the perimeter defense must be strong and the Feilong's breakthrough must be restricted. Just like the Bulls, they force the Feilong to give up the perimeter attack, move into the low post, and then find a way in the low post. "

"The Bulls did force the dragon into the low post, but it still lost." Matt said suddenly.

Bill Walton was startled, shook his head and smiled: "That's because the Bulls' inside line is not good. Whether it's Rasheed Wallace or Oakley, which one has the ability to attract double-teams? The Knicks don't even double-team Jordan anymore. It is to force Jordan to play alone and restrict others to death. This is another application of Jordan's law.

The Spurs are different. The Spurs twin towers require double-teaming. Even Robinson is as old as Jordan, but he is closer to the basket. The Knicks can let Jordan play in isolation, but they will not let Robinson play in isolation under the basket.

If the Spurs can force Feilong into the low post, then the Spurs may really play a completely different game. Unfortunately, the Spurs are too weak on the outside. "

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