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Chapter 286 Passive Defense! Wait for you to shoot, then block your shot!

Offensive and defensive transition.

"Shh!"

Nelson responded once again with a three-pointer from the left arc.

This is not over yet.

Carter then hit a three-pointer from the right corner.

The Magic started the game with three three-pointers, going 3 for 3, which seemed unbelievable.

In reality... it was just a normal performance.

You have no idea how terrifying the Magic's three-point shooting percentage was when they beat the Hawks in the first round.

Nelson averages 3 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 42.9%.

Lewis averaged 3 three-pointers per game with an astonishing 46.2% success rate.

Substitute shooter Pietrus averages 2.5 three-pointers per game with a terrifying 50% success rate.

Matt Barnes, a "3D player," averages 1.3 three-pointers per game with a 45.5% success rate.

To know.

Even in the future "small ball era," a 40% three-point shooting percentage per game would be quite good.

This is already the three-point standard of the "180 Club".

In the current 09-10 season, the Magic's shooters not only made a lot of three-pointers, but also achieved an even more terrifying shooting percentage.

That was truly devastating for the opponent!

The reason why the Magic's shooters are all so accurate from three-point range is not because they are individually exceptional three-point shooters.

The key point is...

Dwight Howard, nicknamed "Superman," draws a lot of firepower in the paint and grabs a lot of offensive rebounds.

This will give shooters more and more opportunities to shoot three-pointers.

Efficiency will naturally increase.

The outside shooters rained down three-pointers, while the inside beast dominated, grabbing rebounds and blocking shots with ease.

This is the "one star, four rays" system.

That's the power of magic.

Fortunately... when it comes to three-pointers, the Knicks' "twin stars," Su Yan and Curry, are second to none and fear no opponent.

Both of them have broken the three-point contest scoring record again and again this year, constantly pushing the limits.

"Shh!"

"Shh!"

Su Yan and Curry also hit consecutive three-pointers.

Ever since.

In the first quarter, three-pointers rained down, making Madison Square Garden feel like it was experiencing a downpour!

[Knicks 26:32 Magic]

The Magic lead by 6 points.

Rest during the holiday.

The entire Magic team radiated confidence, perfectly embodying their "one star, four rays" rhythm.

They won't lose if they keep this up.

Knicks bench.

Coach D'Antoni also gave a thumbs-up to his players' performance, smiling and saying, "You all played very well."

Keep this rhythm.

However...starting from the second quarter, increasing the defensive intensity would be more effective.

The coach means...

On the defensive end, David Lee and Tyson became even more aggressive in their swarming of Howard, weakening his ability to protect the rim.

Simultaneously.

The defensive intensity of Su Yan and Wilson Chandler on the perimeter against the Magic's shooters... has been further strengthened.

As for the offensive end...

The coach didn't say anything, which means the "New York Twins" are playing very well; they just need to maintain their offensive firepower.

Not a moment.

The second quarter is approaching.

First, there was rotation between substitutes.

Pietrus's 50% three-point shooting percentage in the last series was terrifying.

The Knicks kept a close eye on him the whole time.

In addition... Iverson played well on offense tonight, repeatedly using off-ball movement to catch and cut to the basket, followed by pull-up jumpers.

They scored several goals in a row.

It's common knowledge that Iverson's three-point shooting wasn't very accurate, but many also know that Iverson's ability to penetrate the defense was extremely strong.

In fact.

His mid-range game is also very consistent.

However... Iverson faced immense defensive pressure year after year, and often had no choice but to attack aggressively.

Efficiency will decrease.

Now that he's a substitute, he's not the main target of the opponents' defense, and he's been able to recover and train well for most of the season.

It's time to gradually realize the benefits of training success.

He adds firepower to the Knicks off the bench and in the playoffs.

Rotate every 4 minutes.

Despite facing the Magic's duo of Gortat and Pietrus, the Knicks, led by Iverson, held their own.

The point difference remains at 6 points.

"Beep!"

The magician called a timeout.

Both teams' starting lineups have returned.

"Shh!"

Nelson, Carter, Lewis, and Barnes set cross screens, while Howard feigned a call for the ball under the basket, drawing two defenders.

Left bottom corner.

Nelson calmly and decisively launched another three-pointer, despite Curry's slightly delayed block.

Is there really more?!

"Shh!"

Hollow out again.

"COMEON!"

In the commentary box.

Reggie Miller exclaimed excitedly, "The Magic have too many players who can shoot threes, and Dwight Howard can draw too much defense in the paint."

There's no way to defend against their outside shooters!

This is really a headache!

"Yes."

Barkley nodded noncommittally, "We need to find a way to suppress Dwight Howard first in order to reduce the firepower from the outside."

The Knicks need to step up their defense.

On the field.

"This is what 'one star, four rays' means! We're accurate, confident, and our inside game is absolutely secure. How are you going to compete?!"

The playoffs are not the regular season, and they're not a stage for you rookies to play house.

We are fourth in the East.

But...we're a champion team too! You guys have a very high ceiling, but you still need to grow!!!

Nelson hit another three-pointer, got excited, and went back on the court to trash talk Curry.

???

So what if he made a three-pointer?!

Is it necessary to show off?

Curry couldn't even bear to watch and ignored it. After pushing the ball over, he was on fire again tonight.

The left side of the arc, one step outside the three-point line.

"Stab!"

A cold arrow shot out from a sudden stop.

The basketball traced a beautiful arc in the air.

"Shh!"

Hollow hit.

Curry returned to the court and stared straight at Nelson, humming as he retorted, "It's just a three-pointer, anyone can do that."

"You're already showing off? Looks like... you only have a decent shot tonight."

"what?"

Nelson was immediately displeased upon hearing this.

He pushed the ball over, and from the left arc, he was about to respond with another three-pointer.

"tread!"

Curry immediately pressed forward, giving him no chance whatsoever.

"Defense? Scared? But... even if you defend, it's useless!!!"

With a cold snort, Nelson drove hard past Curry, then passed Carter at the top of the key, before switching to Lewis on the right.

An opportunity has arisen.

"Wow!"

Lewis raised his hand and hit another three-pointer.

However... the instant he released the three-pointer, a large hand suddenly appeared in the air, above his head.

Who?

It was Su Yan.

Lewis was startled and instinctively raised his shooting arc slightly—not much, but fatal.

"Bang!"

Missed.

In the next possession, the Magic's four outside shooters continued to screen for each other and look for opportunities.

finally.

Nelson found an opportunity in the bottom left corner.

But the instant he appeared, Su Yan appeared again, his figure like a ghost, appearing out of nowhere.

next second.

"boom!"

Su Yan slapped Nelson's basketball, sending it flying up to the fifth-floor stands.

"Ok?"

In the commentary box.

Reggie Miller frowned and exclaimed, "The Magic had so many opportunities, yet they missed three-pointers in a row! What's going on?!"