Chapter 294 The True Leader

Barkley looked at the scores at the end of the fourth quarter and couldn’t help but mutter, “I can’t remember the last time the New York Knicks were only two points ahead going into the fourth quarter of a playoff game.”

Suwan’s performance was already that of a “super giant” during the regular season, but what was really abnormal was his performance after entering the playoffs. So far, in Suwan’s 9-year professional career, he has averaged more than 30 points per game in a single-round series 18 times.

The average score per game is over 40 points, and it’s also over 4 rounds!
Such terrifying performance ability is directly reflected in the game, that is, he can easily lead the team to defeat the opponent, unlike some people who have luxurious data but look particularly anxious when looking at the record.

He is a player who truly uses data to influence the game.

Therefore, after he completely entered his peak period, the team he was in was always extremely strong.

With the weakening of Tyson Chandler this year, the New York Knicks’ inside line has become an obvious shortcoming. Coupled with the scarcity of inside players caused by the changing times, this shortcoming cannot be made up for for the time being.

This has caused irreparable problems for the New York Knicks this year.

Even though Stephen Curry has become more powerful with the rule changes, the problems in the interior are still there.

In this game, the Knicks faced the Heat, a team whose inside strength ranks among the top two in the league, which made the Knicks’ inside problems become an obvious problem.

“This is also one of the problems that the three-peat team has to go through… the aging of the core players!”

In the history of the NBA, the Celtics who won 8 consecutive championships did not have this problem.

The main reason is that they have the “Cardinal” who has traded all over the league.

At that time, the entire NBA was Auerbach’s “toy”. He could play with the Boston Celtics however he wanted and trade whoever he wanted at will.

The Pacers experienced similar problems when they won their first three consecutive championships.

Reggie Miller retired right after winning his first championship…

It’s just that with his departure, the Pacers made up for it with others.

As for the Bulls’ second “three consecutive championships” and the Lakers’ “three consecutive championships”, they are both very typical “third championship crisis”… and this crisis is more derived from within the team.

At the beginning of the 97-98 season, the Bulls almost didn’t have a chance to chase a “three-peat”.

In the end, it was Michael Jordan’s tough words that allowed the Bulls to secure their “championship team.”

During the Lakers’ third championship, the team began to experience internal shocks within the “OK” group and the iteration of role players…

Now that the New York Knicks are chasing the last championship of their “three consecutive championships”, they naturally cannot escape this fate.

Tyson Chandler’s condition has declined, and the vacuum in the interior is the final test that the “three consecutive championship” dynasty has given to Suwan.

Any “historical superstar” who can lead his team to win three consecutive championships will be able to win the “third championship” no matter what happens!
The expressions of the three New York Knicks coaching staff were very synchronized:
Serious and earnest.

But don’t panic.

The New York Knicks entered the fourth quarter with a 2-point lead, which was something they didn’t expect.

The Heat capitalized on their advantage well.

However, the New York Knicks are not afraid of this kind of stalemate. They are very confident in the performance of the New York Knicks players in this situation.

because……

They have Suwan!
At such a tense moment, they believe that Su Wan will give a satisfactory result!

The fourth quarter officially began soon.

The Heat kept the score close in the first three quarters, which allowed them to burst out with even more strength in the final quarter of the game.

Led by Chris Bosh and with Kevin Love’s presence under the basket, the Heat opened the fourth quarter with consecutive shots.

However, the New York Knicks, led by Suwan and Stephen Curry, continued to fight back.

In the last 5 minutes of the game, the New York Knicks led by 107 points, 104 to 3.

Judging from the current situation, it is very likely that both sides will score more than 110 points in this game.

The final score also shows that both teams paid more attention to their own offense in this game…

Of course, judging from the results of the game so far, both sides are right to persist.

Because they don’t have a good way to limit the opponent’s attack!

The way these two teams win is similar:

That is to launch a full attack on your side…

“Dangdang!”

Dio’s defense this time was very effective. He successfully entangled Chris Bosh’s breakthrough. Even until he entered the basket, Dio was still blocking Chris Bosh.

Bosh missed the shot.

Kevin Love grabs the “offensive rebound.”

Tyson Chandler is indeed no match for him right now.

However, this time Diaw was also at the basket, and the two of them worked together to double-team Kevin Love and force him to pass the ball.

Wade caught the ball flying out of the inside, but did not pass it to Chris Bosh. Instead, after observing the ball, he quickly drove to the basket with the ball. Suwan kept confronting him, and he saw the opportunity to do a “Wade throw”.

Su Wan reacted quickly and dodged.

In this way, Wade’s shot was not interfered with and the ball fell smoothly into the basket.

The crucial two-point shot narrowed the gap to 1 point.

Thousands of miles away, in a Miami bar, fans watching the game clenched their fists.

As expected, at such a critical moment, they still have to rely on their eternal “team spirit”!
In the past 10 years, Wade has stepped up time and again at critical moments to score goals and save Miami… and now, it happens again!
But the people of Miami couldn’t help crying.

They all know what kind of state Wade is in now…

In fact, we can see it from this game!

Before completing this crucial goal, Wade’s condition in this game was not very good. He only made 15 of 6 shots. Su Wan was very successful in defending him. However, his defensive effect on Su Wan can only be described as difficult to describe.

But what is “team spirit”?
That is, when the team needs him to step up and score, he can step up and score.

Even if his previous condition was terrible, he could transform into a “superman” at this critical moment!
Wade demonstrated this perfectly tonight.

Even in a bad state, he still wanted to carry the team.

Otherwise, why can’t Miami people help but want to cry?
It’s really not easy for Wade!
Such a guy still doesn’t have a championship, which makes him even more tragic…

Led by Wade, Miami’s defense was full of enthusiasm in the next round.

The Knicks’ offense failed to complete smoothly, and even the passing seemed stumbling.

Moments like this…

What else is there to say!

Tyronn Lue waved his hand and the ball came into Suwan’s hands.

Facing Wade, Suwan did not pass the ball directly, but instead used a “triple threat” posture to test Wade.

Wade really didn’t dare to get close to Su Wan, forcing him to pass the ball quickly.

And at this moment of hesitation, Su Wan raised his hand and made a three-pointer.

“Swish!” The scene exploded.

Such a domineering and unreasonable pull-up shot happened when there were less than 5 minutes left in the game and the score difference was only 1 point.

Su Wan’s courage makes New Yorkers’ scalps tingle.

They had seen domineering leaders, but they had never seen such a domineering leader.

And this leader is a player of the New York Knicks…

So damn…

Some New Yorkers wanted to kneel down on the spot.

Only this pious posture could explain the shock they felt at the moment.

This goal brought as much shock to the New York fans as it dealt as much of a blow to the opponent.

The Heat’s mentality could not help but be affected.

Anyone who sees the opponent suddenly score such an unreasonable goal will immediately feel a lot of pressure. There is nothing that can be done about it!

Spoelstra kept clapping on the sidelines, signaling the Heat players to keep calm.

But his shouting alone was not enough to calm the Heat players at the moment.

Chris Bosh was eager to respond with the ball, but was seen through by Dio.

He took the initiative to confront Bosh, making him even more impatient.

Bosh really fell into Dio’s trap. When he reacted, Suwan snatched the ball from behind him.

During the New York Knicks’ counterattack, Suwan only ran one step and threw the ball outside the three-point line on the right.

“Shh!”

Stephen Curry received the ball and made a three-pointer with almost no adjustment.

With this shot, the score difference suddenly reached 7 points!
Spoelstra had no choice but to call a timeout.

After trying hard to defend for the entire game, they were still able to let Suwan and Stephen Curry use three-pointers to widen the gap.

Bill Walton said: “This is Brother Tsunami!”

After Stephen Curry scored the goal, he walked off the court with a brace in his mouth, shaking his head, and the excitement on his face was beyond words.

He enjoys this moment!
It feels really good to help the team score goals at crucial moments!
but……

The 7-point difference does not mean that the game is completely stable. The real key is the next round. The Heat will definitely play according to the tactics after the timeout. If they do, the score difference will be full of suspense again.

Therefore, it is very important to defend against this attack.

What is more important than this is to defend against subsequent attacks!

If you can both defend and succeed, then you have truly secured victory…

Tyronn Lue mainly makes arrangements on the offensive end.

The reason is very simple. Even if the Heat succeed, as long as the New York Knicks can continue to score goals, as the leading side, they can still hold the initiative of the game.

Even at the critical moment of the game, the main theme of the game has not changed, that is…

Score!

There was anticipation in Stephen Curry’s eyes, he wanted to participate in this attack.

But Tyronn Lue didn’t make many arrangements on the offensive end. He just said one sentence: “Give the ball to Suwan!”

This sentence is no different from the past.

Curry also agreed with Tyronn Lue’s handling of the matter, saying there was no safer way.

But he inevitably felt a little lost in his heart.

“beep!”

The buzzer sounds and the game officially begins.

It can be seen that all the players on the Heat team are under a lot of pressure.

After Holiday dribbled across half court, the entire team’s passing was highlighted by two words:

Be careful, be careful, and be careful again!
Everyone is afraid of making mistakes.

All the players of the New York Knicks noticed this keenly, and they immediately increased the intensity of the confrontation without even Mike Malone reminding them on the sidelines.

The Heat therefore became more cautious, and as a result, they made a pass error, and Paul George predicted and completed a steal.

The ball was in Su Wan’s hands the next second.

The Heat’s defensive speed was still very fast, and the New York Knicks failed to complete the counterattack in the first time.

Su Wan was not in a hurry. He dribbled the ball slowly to the frontcourt, then faced Wade. The sound of the ball bouncing one after another made Wade unconsciously look solemn.

This is the sense of pressure that Su Wan brings to his opponents at critical moments.

Even if this person is the former league superstar Dwyane Wade!

Now facing Su Wan, the “big devil” who is at the peak of his power, his heart is filled with confusion.

Su Wan watched him pace carefully and was no longer in a hurry to attack. Instead, he made offensive gestures from time to time to put pressure on Wade.

With only 6 seconds left, he directly used the “weapon of God” and pushed Wade from mid-range to complete the attack.

The score difference comes to 9 points!
There is only 1 and a half minute left in the game.

Amid the cheers of the audience, Suwan high-fived each of his Knicks teammates on the court one by one.

Everybody knows……

This game is over!
Whether it’s the players from the New York Knicks or the players from the Heat.

Barkley said: “Suwan, killed the game!”

The big screen at the scene gave a close-up of Wade, his eyes full of frustration.

The reason why he was so frustrated was not because he couldn’t defend against Su Wan, but because he couldn’t interfere with Su Wan…

The Heat completely lost their morale.

In the end, the score was 121 to 110, a difference of 11 points. The New York Knicks opened up the score in the final moments of the tense game and won the first victory of the Eastern Conference Finals without any danger.

The overall score is 1-0.
Bill Walton said: “The Heat’s paper strength is actually similar to that of the New York Knicks this season. The only thing they lack is the ability of their core players to stand up at critical moments. Of course, it’s not that Chris Bosh or Dwyane Wade are not good enough, it’s just that the person they are facing is Suwan, that’s all!”

What he said made sense. At the end of the game, Chris Bosh scored 25 points and 11 rebounds.

This data is definitely enough to be a core player.

If you want to defeat Suwan and the New York Knicks, it is definitely not enough to just be qualified!
Chris Bosh himself was also very frustrated: “I didn’t stand up to help the team at the critical moment tonight. This is my problem. I need to perform better at the critical moment of the next game! If I can’t stand up at the critical moment, then the Heat will lose again like tonight, which is not what I want to see!”

The Miami media was very satisfied with his remarks after the game. The next morning, they reported Chris Bosh’s remarks and called him a “true leader”!
(End of this chapter)