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Chapter 217 [Questioning the concept, slapping experts]

Chapter 217 [Questioning the concept, slapping experts]

The two sides dedicated a wonderful Christmas battle for the fans.

After discussing with the assistant coach, Van Gundy decided to reduce the number of rounds, return to defense quickly, reduce the scramble for offensive rebounds, and stabilize defense.Ewing is responsible for guarding the penalty area, speeding up the rotation on the periphery, increasing the number of breakthroughs at the offensive end, trying to hit the basket, and shooting under the premise of ensuring the hit rate.

The Knicks players worked hard and did everything Van Gundy asked for.

They made 71 of 37 shots in the game, and the shooting rate was as high as 52.1%; they lowered the opponent's shooting rate. The Raptors made 76 of 31 shots, only 40.8% of the shooting rate, which was [-] percentage points lower.

篮板球数尼克斯41比38领先，助攻数17比15领先，罚球数尼克斯27比24领先。

Fans who only look at the data, 101% will think that the Knicks slaughtered the Raptors, but the result was 90 to 11, and the Raptors won by [-] points.

The Knicks made 7 of 1 three-pointers, with a shooting rate of 14.3%; the Raptors made 38 of 17 three-pointers, and half of the shots were from beyond the three-point line, with a shooting rate of 44.7%, which was more accurate than two-pointers.

尼克斯罚球27中15，本华莱士个人10中3，全场13分15篮板2助攻2盖帽难掩进攻端坑爹本质。

The Raptors made 24 of 22 free throws, scoring more points than the Knicks. If a team is good at shooting, McGrady's free throws are bad.

In addition, the Knicks also made many turnovers, 17 to 9. Sprewell was a cameo point guard, and the organization and passing were not as stable as the orthodox point guard.

The basketball concept that the higher the shooting percentage, the easier it is to win, has been questioned again.

The next day, ESPN columnist Duff Vaou wrote: "The Raptors have been winning games on the outside. I don't know that those old-school coaches who insist that players hit the basket and ensure two-point shooting is the key to winning are now What do you think? Still think Jerry Young doesn't understand basketball? Now it's more like they don't understand math."

A group of people on the Internet immediately laughed at Van Gundy for not knowing how to count. The unfortunate Van Gundy was lying on the gun. Although his team lost, it was obviously better than Larry Brown and Popovich, and at least there was a chance to win.

In Mark Twain's "Running for Governor", the protagonist did not dare to read the newspaper after being framed, and became a little nervous when he picked up the newspaper, just like picking up a blanket when he wanted to sleep, but he was always worried, for fear that there might be something in it. Like a snake.

Now Van Gundy is even worse. He doesn't dare to open the computer, just like opening a news website, a Sadako will crawl out of it...

On the 26th, the Raptors defeated the underdog Cavaliers 131 to 95.

骑士首发外线是布莱文-奈特和鲍勃-苏拉，防守奇差，惨被打爆。卡特36分4篮板8助攻，小奥尼尔32分11篮板2助攻。

On the 28th, the Raptors defeated the Mavericks 119-104 away, with a team of four with 20+.

小牛的亮点是二年级新秀诺维斯基，17投12中，三分球4中4，罚球4中4，拿下32分6篮板6助攻2抢断3盖帽。

On the 30th, the Raptors defeated the Rockets 125-79.

Rockets forward Charles Barkley and center Olajuwon are sidelined due to injury. The core of the team is Mobley and Dixon, two young outsiders, unable to fight against the Raptors.

Perhaps because of his love for basketball, Barkley played as hard as ever in his twilight years. Even though he was full of injuries, his average playing time per game remained at 31 minutes. Large double-doubles were commonplace, averaging 14.5 points and 10.5 points per game. Rebounding, shooting 47.7 percent from the field.

However, even with Barkley's life, the Rockets still struggled to win, which made him more and more grumpy, and in the November 11 game against the Lakers, he had a big fight with O'Neal.

After being viciously fouled, Barkley first took the ball and hit O'Neal directly on the head, then hugged O'Neal and overturned it to the ground, and gave the big shark a few old punches on the ground.Since then, O'Neal has been labeled as "fancy but not useful" by fans and the media.

On December 12, in the game against his old club, the 8ers, Barkley strained his quadriceps Achilles tendon while actively fighting for rebounds. It was the thunderous applause of Philadelphia fans who bid him farewell.

Barkley has been sidelined for at least four months, his season is basically out, and his career is coming to an end.

In the summer, the Raptors management invited Barkley, but "Flying Pig" refused. After Yang Rui shouted the title slogan, he publicly stated in an interview that they underestimated the Raptors, and they could not win the championship.

When Barkley commented on the Raptors, he said: "Jerry Young felt that the Raptors entered the Eastern Conference finals last season. After a year of running in, the team will be better, which is too ideal. Last season, he relied on his unique basketball concept. Winning, opponents are not adaptable, so it is not easy to defend. This season, other teams are familiar with the routine of the Raptors, and they will definitely come up with ways to deal with it.”

Now the Raptors are the most vocal about winning the championship, but Barkley can only wait to retire.Another reporter asked Barkley to comment on the Raptors, and he didn't say anything.

Of course, there is a reason for Barkley to stay in the team. The Rockets gave him two years of high salary, averaging 900 million.From a certain perspective, the money was used as compensation for the Rockets to join Barkley with a salary cut but not winning the championship.Sadly, the 900 million annual salary is not uncommon now, but it is the highest of Barkley's career.Before the Rockets, he only earned a maximum of 470 million a season.

In addition to Barkley, there are many experts who have been beaten in the face. They don't understand why the Raptors are so strong. The core of the team is obviously unknown people before.

The so-called experts are mostly a group of people who follow the trend.

If it is a rebirth, if you look at the Raptors' lineup, you will never say that the player is not famous, but will only sigh: "Damn, is this lineup still for others to play?"

The Raptors have a record of 28 wins and 1 loss. The start is so sturdy that countless fans feel that they are about to break the Bulls' record for the best record in the regular season.

On the 31st, the last day at the end of the 20th century, it was a special day. The major sports leagues in the United States did not arrange games, and everyone celebrated the festival at home.

At present, the number of Chinese nationals in Canada has reached one million, making it the third largest ethnic group in Canada.Due to the increase in the number of Chinese, the New Year has become an important festival in the local area, and the influence of Chinese culture has been expanding in the local area.

Various celebrations were held in Toronto. In the early morning of January 1, citizens took to the streets to count down and kiss. Kissing means wishing couples to love each other in the coming year.

Yang Rui, a local celebrity, was invited to the official celebration along with Thomas Bentley, with a female companion.

Many foreigners who love Chinese culture participated in the event, and Yang Rui met blacks and whites in the lion dance team.There was also a Canadian who could play Chinese folk music with erhu, and received a lot of applause.

Dragon and lion dances, martial arts and acrobatics, song and dance performances, temple fair-style exhibitions, carnival parades and other activities have added beautiful scenery to the local area.

There were a lot of people in the square. In order to avoid being crowded and lost, Yang Rui and Stana held hands to watch the fireworks.Although he is in a foreign country, Yang Rui feels that he has lived a more interesting life than his previous life, and this is the life he wants.Different from when he was in New York, and different from last year, his life now is like an adventure, always different and exciting.

As the end of the 20th century counted down, many men and women kissed and blessed and entered the 21st century together.

The Raptors took a four-day vacation, specially arranged by the league, to allow the stars to recharge their batteries.

On January 1, the Raptors will face the Blazers at home, which is the highlight of the regular season!

(End of this chapter)