Jordan: I thought he was there to help me!

Chapter 515 The Essence of Human Celebration! Turning the Slam Dunk Contest into a Nick Rummenigge S

Even after receiving a technical foul, Don Nelson remained defiant, continuing to yell at the referee and spew trash talk.

It was as if the referee hadn't just called a meaningless foul when the Knicks were leading by 30 points, but rather called a game-winning shot for the Knicks.

The level of anger that Don Nelson was in right now was at least as high as when he told Mark Cuban to shut up and get lost in the Western Conference Finals.

Faced with Nelson's relentless and almost insane trash talk, the referee finally chose not to tolerate it anymore.

Go to hell!

No matter what your achievements are, such as a coach with a thousand wins, the league's most senior head coach, or a three-time Coach of the Year.

We won't tolerate it!

"Technical foul! Second one! Get off the court!"

The referee again signaled a technical foul and pointed directly to the players' tunnel, ejecting Nelson from the game.

The referees initially thought that Nelson would continue to pester them and keep arguing with them.

But as soon as Nelson received his second technical foul, the old man turned around and walked towards the player tunnel.

They left incredibly fast, without a trace of regret.

The referee was once again completely bewildered.

Could this old man have developed dementia?

Or is it that at this age, some kind of dual personality has suddenly awakened?

Otherwise, how can you explain that the old man was so angry one second that he looked like he wanted to tear the stadium down, and the next second he wished he could leave the stadium whistling?

If it's not a split personality, how do you explain this?!

That doesn't make sense.

As for what old Nelson was thinking?

The old man is so clever!

He wasn't really angry or dissatisfied with the ruling, and he knew that turning around and leaving would seem fake.

The problem is, two technical fouls and yelling at the referee just result in being ejected and accumulating two technical fouls, which doesn't really count as a serious offense.

But if he continues to yell at the referee and insists on making a big show of it, the league will likely have to impose an additional fine on him.

I will absolutely not give money to the league!

In particular, we will absolutely not give money to the league for this kind of thing.

And most importantly: Back in Dallas, Cuban once said that if he was unhappy, he could vent until he felt satisfied, and he would pay for all the technical foul fines. So when Don Nelson vented, he was incredibly unrestrained.

But although Dolan is rich, he has never said such a thing.

Since the boss doesn't reimburse expenses, Old Nelson certainly knows when to stop.

That's enough. I'll go back to the locker room, have a beer, rest for a while, and then find a physiotherapist to massage my old back and legs.

If you can fall asleep, then sleep comfortably for a while.

I'm so happy!

With Nelson gone, the team's lead assistant coach, Alvin Gentry, temporarily took over as head coach, and the games proceeded uneventfully.

The two sides on the court are now locked in a tug-of-war, trading blows back and forth, constantly grappling with a 25-30 point difference.

Four minutes into the second quarter, the Bobcats had temporarily narrowed the gap to 27 points.

Then, Gentry called a timeout for the Knicks, and key players like Lin Tian and Stoudemire went onto the court.

"Hey, they're here!" Barkley exclaimed excitedly upon seeing the Knicks' current roster. "The Knicks, the most high-flying team ever, are here!"

"Lin, Amar'e, Josh, Gerald, and Matt! The Knicks' entire flying squadron is assembled!"

Seeing the Knicks' lineup on the court, it wasn't just Barkley who was excited; all the Knicks fans watching on TV, Lin Tian's die-hard supporters, neutral fans, and even many Charlotte fans in the arena were thrilled.

The Knicks' roster has poor shooting, poor defense, poor height, and even their skills are just so-so.

Their weaknesses are obvious, but their strengths are equally impressive!

Able to fly and skillfully dunk, and Lin Tian!

Everyone knows that when these guys take the court, it means that for the next few minutes, you absolutely cannot blink, relax, or change the channel, because alley-oops or dunks of the top ten play level or even the top ten play of the year could happen at any time!

As if sensing the fans' expectations, this lineup gave them a huge surprise in their very first game on the field!

The game started with a pick-and-roll between Lin Tian and Stoudemire, but this time when Stoudemire cut inside, Lin Tian did not follow suit. Instead, he backed out beyond the three-point line with a series of crossovers. After Stoudemire's cut-to-the-line route was blocked, he immediately moved towards the corner to create space.

Lin Tian and Stoudemire's retreat completely stunned the Bobcats players, who were originally preparing to do their best to block the inside and defend against their dunks. They had never seen anything like this before!

The Bobcats, already bewildered and defensively weak, were now even more vulnerable, with open spaces everywhere. They were completely unaware that Smith was cutting towards the basket from the wing on the other side.

Lin Tian delivered a precise pass at that moment.

Smith leaped into the air from a point just outside the three-second zone, grabbing the basketball before he even reached his highest point.

Then, he did a 180-degree spin in the air so that he was facing away from the basket. He then pulled the ball from above his head back to his waist with both hands, and with a sudden burst of power from his waist, he stretched backward and slammed the basketball into the basket with both hands!

"boom!"

After a loud bang, Smith proudly performed the celebration move that Lin Tian had designed for him, which was originally meant for him.

Cross your thumbs together, palms facing you, to form a pair of wings, and keep spreading and folding them.

"That celebration was awesome! I love it! Josh is like an eagle ready to take flight at any moment; as soon as prey appears, he takes off and completes the aerial maneuver!" Barkley shouted excitedly, "A 180-degree alley-oop reverse dunk!"

"This shot should have been made in the Slam Dunk Contest!"

Barkley's roar was just the beginning!

Because in less than 30 seconds, Lin Tian and Xiao Si finally connected!

Lin Tian dribbled into the Bobcats' territory, and like strolling in his own backyard, he circled the Bobcats' three-second zone three times in a row!

This move was actually learned from Nash. Lin Tian rarely played like this before because he had absolute explosiveness and finishing ability, so he didn't need to spin around looking for opportunities.

But ever since Lin Tian saw Nash play like that, he found it fun!

That feeling of being at ease, confident, and in complete control, that joy of playing cat and mouse, is truly captivating!

So ever since that big game with the Suns, Lin Tian has occasionally done this to satisfy his perverse sense of humor.

I suppose Nash thought the same thing!

Nash: Fuck you! I didn't do this to mess with others. I did it because my physical abilities aren't good enough to create clear-cut layup opportunities, so I had to take a roundabout approach and look for opportunities. If I had a chance to drive in and dunk, do you think I wouldn't want to?

Of course, Lin Tian would find it difficult to grasp Nash's thoughts, since Lin Tian wouldn't actually ask him about it.

Far away.

After Lin Tian circled the Bobcats' three-second zone three times, he finally broke down the Bobcats' defense. Their players, like chicks in a game of tag, stuck close to Lin Tian, ​​the mother hen... no, wait...

A rooster is also incorrect.

Chicken head... oh dear, it seems to be getting even more off track...

Ok……

Phoenix!

Yes! They followed right behind Lin Tian, ​​leaving the entire middle lane wide open. Not only was there no one standing under the basket to protect it, but the entire Bobcats' three-second zone was completely devoid of defenders thanks to Lin Tian's influence.

When someone is guarding him, Stoudemire always forces his way in, let alone now that no one is guarding him.

He drove straight into the paint, received a pass from Lin Tian, ​​pulled up, picked up the ball and slammed it into the basket with a double-arm windmill dunk!

"boom!"

After a loud bang, Xiao Si raised his arms to his shoulders, his face contorted in a ferocious roar!

"That celebration was so powerful! I love it! Amar'e is like an eagle ready to take flight at any moment; as soon as prey appears, he'll take off and execute his aerial mission!" Barkley shouted excitedly. "A windmill dunk like in positional warfare!"

"This shot should have been made in the Slam Dunk Contest!"

Then, less than 10 seconds later, the Pacers forced another turnover by the Bobcats and launched a fast break. Lin Tian intercepted the ball and threw it directly to the frontcourt.

After receiving the ball, Gerald Wallace, who was on a fast break, didn't try any fancy moves like his teammates. Instead, he used the simplest and most extreme way to showcase his physical abilities.

Takeoff height and glide distance!

He jumped directly from one foot inside the free-throw line, his whole body spread out, holding the basketball with one arm. After a beautiful glide, Wallace exerted force with one arm and slammed the ball into the basket!

After scoring, Wallace made no comment, maintaining a cold expression as if everything was under control, his face full of disdain and arrogance.

"That celebration was so audacious! I love it! Gerrard is like an eagle ready to take flight at any moment; as soon as prey appears, he takes off and executes his aerial maneuver!" Barkley roared excitedly, "A super long-range gliding dunk that was practically on the free-throw line!"

"This shot should have been made in the Slam Dunk Contest!"

Less than two minutes later, the Knicks had another fast break opportunity. This time, Lin Tian took the shot himself. He drove all the way to the frontcourt, and after seeing that no Bobcats players were chasing him, he slowed down to adjust his angle and pace, and then picked up the speed again.

Finally, Lin Tian jumped from the side of the basket, did a 360-degree spin, and then passed the basketball from his right hand to his left hand under his legs. Then, he swung his left hand in a wide arc and slammed the ball into the basket!

"boom!"

After the loud bang, Lin Tian landed smoothly and stretched out his arms, making a glider shape. Then, imitating the way an airplane glides, he ran leisurely on the court.

Then Barkley got excited again!

"That celebration move was so stylish! I..."

"Shut up!" Kenny finally snapped, interrupting Barkley, "Are you saying this shot should have been in the dunk contest?"

"If you ask me, you should be in a language learning class! You should really expand your vocabulary. My 3-year-old nephew has three times more vocabulary than you! He can come up with at least 20 different ways to praise those dunks."

"Instead of being like an idiot like you, just repeating the same sentence structure over and over again."

"Don't mind my limited vocabulary," Barkley said with a smile. "The point is whether I'm right or not. Just look at these dunks, shouldn't they be in the dunk contest? Don't forget how boring last year's dunk contest was."

"Given that Lin Da, a two-time champion, is unlikely to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest again, do you think it's a good idea to pit these Knicks' powerful dunkers against each other in the Slam Dunk Contest?"

"Great idea!" Even though Kenny always liked to bicker and argue with Barkley, he had to admit that Barkley was right at this moment.

Barkley's idea is absolutely brilliant!

"Three or even four players participating in this year's Slam Dunk Contest are all from the Knicks, turning the Slam Dunk Contest into an intra-team competition for the Knicks! Just thinking about it is hilarious! More importantly, these Knicks players truly have the qualifications and talent to compete for the Slam Dunk Championship!"

"Amar'e, Josh, and Gerrard, maybe even Carmelo? Exciting! This is truly something to look forward to!"

Barkley said smugly, "So, David! Our dear president, did you hear what everyone was saying? You know what we want to see, right? Arrange it this way! This is the best way to save the Slam Dunk Contest!"

"Let these Knicks' beasts give everyone a real treat at the All-Star Game!"

Meanwhile, Barkley and Kenny were happily urging the Knicks players to compete for the dunk contest, but the game on the court continued unabated, with both sides constantly missing shots and scoring.

The Bobcats were responsible for missing shots, while the Knicks were responsible for scoring.

However, the score in the second quarter was not as outrageous as in the first quarter. The Bobcats were not hit by the Knicks' 30-0 offensive onslaught again. Although the gap between the two sides continued to widen, it was not as exaggerated as in the first quarter. By the end of the first half, the Bobcats were only 44 points behind the Knicks!

80: 36!

The Bobcats only lost by 13 points in the second quarter, which is equivalent to winning by more than 20 points compared to the first quarter!

Blood earned!

By the end of the first half, six Knicks players had scored in double figures!

分别是拿下17分的林天，拿下16分的小斯、12分的安东尼、11分的杰克逊、10分的史密斯和华莱士。

If the Knicks having six players score in the first half can be considered average, impressive, or even frightening, then Lin Tian's 17 points and 17 assists are truly remarkable!

He scored 17 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in the first half!

No player in NBA history has ever recorded 15 points and 15 assists by the end of the first half!

Lin Tian has once again achieved a historic first!

Just as Lin Tian told Jordan before the game, he was determined to make a big splash tonight!

Even so, even though Lin Tian put up epic numbers in the first half, and even though the Bobcats lost to the Knicks by more than 40 points in the first half.

However, team owner Jordan visibly breathed a sigh of relief at the end of the first half.

Thank goodness!

It's just over 40 points.

Judging from the Knicks' performance in the second quarter, these guys were starting to feel the strain.

It's not that I can't fight physically or that I've hit a physical bottleneck, but rather that I can't fight mentally.

While it's fun and exciting to dominate newbies, it's not a sustainable activity!

After a while, they get bored and feel that this kind of fighting style where the opponent doesn't resist at all is meaningless. They can easily relax and become lazy.

Normally, in a game where the suspense is completely killed by halftime, the leading side is likely to experience a precipitous drop in performance in the second half, whether in offense or defense.

Because they find it boring, they start handling the ball and shooting more casually, they also start making mistakes and giving up on defense.

This is why many games where a team leads by 30 or even 40 points at halftime do not end in a disastrous defeat. It is common for a team to win by 30 or 40 points at halftime but only win by 15 or 20 points in the end.

That's the reason!

So after watching the second half of the second quarter, Jordan really breathed a sigh of relief.

He could see that the Knicks players had experienced a significant drop in focus and mental intensity.

They're not excited anymore!

The most obvious example is in the last few minutes of the second quarter. After the Knicks players dunked, they didn't celebrate or pose. They even skipped a few dunks and ended the offense with layups.

The Bobcats' resistance was too weak, so they lost interest in playing.

Taking everything into account, barring any unforeseen circumstances, tonight's game will likely last 3-40 minutes, at most 50 minutes!

It wasn't a particularly outrageous tragedy, just something like that!

However, Jordan also knew very well what he should do next.

Calm down! Stay calm! Don't provoke him, don't engage with Lin Tian, ​​don't provoke that bastard, don't respond to any of his trash talk, and especially don't provoke him or say anything harsh to Lin Tian.

Don't let that bastard regain his morale, and don't give him any chance to reignite the Knicks' visibly diminished fighting spirit and focus. Tonight, losing by a maximum of 40 points is the best we can do!

That's Jordan's confidence!

But clearly, at times like these, if nothing unexpected happens, something unexpected is bound to occur! (End of Chapter)