NBA: The Basketball Miracle

In the NBA league, it is difficult for most coaches to change a player's playing style. After playing basketball for more than 10 years from childhood to adulthood, the technical style has long been fixed.

Most of those who can enter the NBA to play are the "Michael Jordan" among their peers. Unless they really can't make it, most players prefer to stick to themselves.

Jeff Van Gundy thought Lee would compromise with the team and become a traditional guard with a playing style similar to Charlie Ward.

But it turned out that Lee didn't listen to his rookie coach at all, and continued to do his own thing in the nationally televised game against the 76ers.

He took consecutive shots at the end of the first quarter. When it came to the rotation stage of both sides in the second quarter, Jeff Van Gundy gave him a brief instruction and didn't say anything more.

The 76ers' rotation lineup includes Doug Overton and Lucios Harris in the backcourt, Jerry Stackhouse and Michael Cage on the front line, and Scott Williams at center.

In this rotation lineup, Mark Davis has become the absolute main attacking point, but the rotation time is destined not to be too long, and Johnny Davis will return to the main lineup early in these games.

Jeff Van Gundy had already entered the idle state at this time.

Clay Lee and Alan Houston partnered in the backcourt, John Wallace and Buck Williams were on the front line, and Herb Williams was the center.

With two veterans, the Knicks' offense completely shifted to the backcourt.

In the final stage of the first quarter, Lee scored 6 points, and the two sides tied at 28:28.

In the second quarter, the 76ers took the lead in attacking. Mark Davis made a breakthrough from the right wing outside the three-point line and missed the shot. The fans cheered first, and then shouted in unison:

"Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks! Let's go Knicks!."

After receiving the pass from veteran Herb, Lee did not slow down, but quickly dribbled across half court.

Alan Houston saw Lee's tactical gesture and immediately cut in from the right wing outside the three-point line. When he had no chance, he quickly ran to the left corner.

The players from both sides had just finished getting into their defensive positions when veteran Herb stopped at the top of the arc and set a screen for Lee.

Doug Overton, who was quickly retreating, noticed that Lee stopped and dribbled quickly behind his back, and immediately prepared to squeeze through the screen.

Lee, who switched to holding the ball with his left hand, slowed down his pace. The inside big man Scott Williams, who was defending him, remembered the coach's instructions and took the initiative to step forward to delay.

Just when the 76ers' defense was about to complete the encirclement, Lee suddenly pushed the ball quickly and changed direction, jumped forward, scooped up the ball with his right hand, and instantly passed between the two big guys.

Seeing the two defensive players of the 76ers collide with each other, the fans at the scene exclaimed.

With the ball in his right hand, Lee broke into the paint area and saw the opponent's big man Michael Cage coming up to assist in defense. He swayed his body to the right while moving, and then took a big step to the left front.

Faced with Lee's sudden Eurostep, Michael Cage just stood there in a daze, unable to make any defensive moves, and watched Lee make an easy layup.

"oh!!"

The moment the basketball went into the basket, Madison Square Garden went wild.

After the ball passed three players, the audience stood up and cheered. This was much more exciting than a hard shot!

Lee quickly retreated with a smile and celebrated with veteran Herb by clapping hands. To complete such an attack, there must be enough space in the interior.

On the 76ers bench, Iverson looked at Lee who was in the limelight, threw away his towel and quickly walked to the sidelines.

Without the head coach's consent, he was already waiting for the dead ball to go on the court.

In the rotation lineup, the Knicks' inside defense declined sharply. Scott Williams failed to make a strong attack in the interior, but he got the second basketball and scored again.

Jeff Van Gundy wanted to stand up and yell something, but before he even reached the sidelines, Lee was already close to the center line after serving the ball from the baseline.

Newbie John Wallace ran desperately towards the frontcourt along the left sideline, and Alan Houston also quickened his pace.

The former did not stop and cut in quickly after approaching the three-point line, while the latter stopped on the right wing outside the three-point line, waiting to receive the ball.

Lee, who was advancing quickly with the ball in his right hand in the middle, began to slow down when he approached the top of the arc. He turned around and pretended to pass the ball, and his eyes also looked at Alan Houston.

Everyone on the 76ers team focused their attention on the two players on the line, but Lee suddenly swung the ball hard and made a ground pass without looking at anyone, breaking through the defense.

John Wallace didn't dribble after receiving the ball, but rushed up and completed a one-handed slam dunk!

"Ah!!"

The newbie who completed the dunk shouted excitedly. At 30:32, the Knicks quickly scored and took the lead again.

"I like to see this kind of game, seize the opportunity of transition offense and score easily!"

"Coach Van Gundy should sometimes leave the game to the players. This is a good thing for the Knicks!"

In the commentary booth on the scene, commentator John Andaris implicitly pointed out that Jeff Van Gundy used the wrong players in the previous games.

Commentator Marv Albert didn't want to talk too much about this topic, so he cheerfully changed the subject:

"The 76ers' defense lacked coordination, and Lee seized the opportunity and passed the ball without looking at the player. The boy fooled everyone!"

Mark Davis missed his turnaround jump shot in the left blocking zone. After the rookie John Wallace made a interference, he twisted his body to get into position and grabbed the rebound with quick eyes and hands.

The 76ers, who had suffered several serious losses, heard the head coach's loud shouts on the sidelines and quickly returned to defense.

After Lee crossed half court, he noticed that the opponent had already completed his defensive position and immediately made a tactical gesture.

Alan Houston suddenly accelerated near the right baseline and moved towards the right elbow area of the free throw line. With the help of veteran Buck's cover, he easily got rid of the defense.

Alan Houston received the pass from Lee at the right elbow and made a quick jump shot without any adjustments!

"Bang!"

He continued to miss shots in open positions and the basketball hit the rim and bounced out. Veteran Herb grabbed the frontcourt rebound and immediately passed the ball to Lee outside the three-point line.

Seeing Lee protecting the ball sideways, veteran Herb didn't need to be told and quickly stepped to the three-point line to set up a pick-and-roll.

The solid screen allowed Lee, who was holding the ball with his left hand, to successfully break away from Doug Overton's close defense.

The 76ers' big man Scott Williams was about to delay and go up, but he didn't expect Lee to just dribble one step, immediately pass the ball outside the three-point line, and make a quick stop jump shot!

"Lee! For three! Yes!!"

Commentator Marv Albert subconsciously raised his voice, and the fans at the scene also cheered loudly.

Noting that Jeff Van Gundy on the sidelines wasn't showing much excitement, commentator John Andaris added jokingly:

"Interesting offensive choices and absolute confidence in his shots! Maybe that's why New York fans love watching Lee play."

After scoring the goal, Lee called on his teammates to retreat quickly, and also reminded Alan Houston loudly:

"Keep shooting when there is an opportunity!"

In the rotation lineup, the ball is in Lee's hands, and he has the final say on what tactics to run.

But sometimes your shooting touch depends on luck. Mark Davis of the 76ers missed two shots in a row, and Alan Houston also missed two shots in return.

"Fuck!"

The basketball hit the rim and bounced out, and Alan Houston cursed at the free throw line.

Michael Cage, who grabbed the rebound, wanted to pass the ball directly to Doug Overton who was running fast, but his intention to pass the ball was too obvious and was easily intercepted by Lee outside the three-point line.

The 76ers had already rushed to the center line, but before they knew it, Lee, who had completed a steal, had already rushed into the paint area. Despite Michael Cage's block, he tilted his body, grabbed the ball with his right hand, and forced a shot!

"squeak!!"

Michael Cage, having learned from his experience, hit Lee's arm and easily disrupted the attack.

"Shhh!!"

Madison Square Garden immediately erupted in boos, Lee went to the free throw line, and Allen Iverson replaced Doug Overton.

"Don't even think about scoring easily, I'll completely lock you down!"

Iverson, who had just come on the court, started shouting loudly with full motivation. Lee just glanced at him, then smiled and shook his head, and continued to shoot free throws:

"Children are always eager to express themselves"

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