Super All-around Point Guard

Chapter 436 Stop Miller’s moment!

It took a long time for Upton to convince herself to go on a date with a little-known rookie. Finally, she was merciful and gave the losers a chance, but this ignorant Latvian loser didn't know what to do and actually rejected her!

Kate Upton felt very hurt inside. Xie Chen broke his heart. Porzingis also made her so angry that she had a stomachache. She just hated herself for being so horny. It would be great to date Adu honestly. He won't always Carrying his little schoolbag would be better than the lonely and awkward situation now.

Porzingis was still extremely excited until he returned to the locker room. 50 points, this was an achievement he had never dared to imagine! He is just a rookie. How many players can score 50 points in their rookie season? It seems like even LeBron James and Michael Jordan haven’t done it, right? When he thought of this, Porzingis couldn't help but get excited. He kept telling everyone that he was going to treat everyone tonight and he wanted to have a good time no matter what.

However, although Xie Chen was the person Porzingis should thank the most, Xie Chen did not go with them, but went home first. The media had already spread the matter between Xie Chen and Upton. Today, Puton behaved so intimately with Xie Chen during the live broadcast again, and he was worried that Katie would be jealous.

When she got home, Katie sat on the sofa and watched TV without saying a word. She didn't respond when Xie Chen called her. Needless to say, she must be angry. This is not good. Katie is pregnant now and cannot get angry. Xie Chen quickly sat over, hugged Katie and explained: "My dear, are you jealous? I have nothing to do with that woman."

When I sat down closer, I realized that Katie looked very calm. She turned to look at Xie Chen and asked, "Porzingis scored 50 points. Shouldn't you be celebrating with him?"

Xie Chen immediately said sweetly: "How can this be more important than you?"

Katie smiled happily: "I'm not jealous or angry, because I believe that men who have experienced Scarlett and me will not fall in love with a woman casually, unless Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe are still alive. "

It sounds like Katie is very disdainful of Upton, which is true in terms of body and appearance. Mainly in terms of temperament, Upton is much worse than Scarlett and Katie.

After the Thunder, the next opponent the Knicks encountered was the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are a team that is also not easy to deal with, and they are playing on the road. The legendary Pacers will no longer be as easy as the legendary Hornets, so This game is a very big test for Xie Chen, but many netizens simply do not believe that the Knicks, who defeated the Thunder Clippers, will have a chance to lose to the Pacers.

The Pacers are now firmly in the top four in the Eastern Conference, and their record is much better than that of the Knicks. Last season, the Pacers still struggled to climb into the playoffs, and then were swept by Xie Chen's Heat 4:0. People's opinions on this season The Pacers are still not that optimistic, but I didn't expect the Pacers to play really well. The most important thing is, Paul George, the king is back!

"Long time no see, George." Xie Chen greeted Paul George at the Bankers Life Arena, home of the Pacers.

"Long time no see, but it feels like I was swept out by you just yesterday." Paul George said with a serious face. It seems that he has not forgotten that Xie Chen swept them in the playoffs last season, and that defeat was also It greatly motivated George and allowed him to perform better this season.

This season, Paul George averaged 28+8+6 per game and had multiple 40+ performances in a single game. He even set a new career single-game scoring record against the Jazz!

This is something that many people did not expect. Paul George's tenacity and patience are amazing.

Looking back at George's injury still makes people feel horrified, but fortunately, his injury is far less harmful than Rose's torn cruciate ligament and Kobe's ruptured Achilles tendon, because the fracture of the tibia and fibula will not leave any sequelae. Once healed, it will relapse. The possibility is almost zero, and this part may be even more powerful than before.

It seems that George's injury has recovered patiently, but just like the Heat who lost to Xie Chen last season, is his shadow still there? Has he fully recovered mentally? This is also an important factor that can affect George's future.

Seeing Paul George's serious face, Xie Chen smiled and said: "The All-Star Game will be here soon. Be happy and don't hold a grudge too much. Be careful that I don't pass the ball to you in the All-Star Game."

"Uh." George also felt a little guilty and quickly changed the subject: "By the way, what do you think about the performance of Curry and the Warriors this season? I know you want to compete for the MVP this season just like me, but I shook my head. Curry is too strong this season, and their Warriors are too strong. It's all your fault. Last season, they defeated the Warriors who finally made it to the Finals, and they beat Curry in so many aspects. This season, they It’s a complete act of revenge!”

Xie Chen was also a little melancholy: "Curry's performance is indeed great, coupled with their team's record, there is no doubt that he will be voted for MVP, but I know that I am also on this list, with some of my achievements and efforts , some of which are invisible to everyone.”

Xie Chen left as he spoke, leaving George confused. What achievements did Xie Chen have that no one could see?

Of course, Xie Chen's performance in the Legend Challenge is much crazier than his performance in the 2015 NBA. If all these games are included, Curry's personal performance cannot be compared with Xie Chen. Moreover, without those legends If the team is hindered, the Knicks' record will also be excellent.

The Pacers' performance at the beginning of this season was very different from their subsequent performance. At the beginning, the Pacers lost three games in a row, and Paul George did not show signs of returning as the king. Everyone felt that the Pacers should be like this, because the Pacers also changed their game. French style.

There was no way. The Warriors, who had the best record in the league last season, had too great an impact. The small-ball style of play allowed for more offensive rounds. Larry Bird saw the bright future brought by the small-ball style of play, and then After last season he announced that the team's approach would change.

He hopes that the Pacers can play a passionate offense based on their iron-blooded defense. The iron-blooded defense once allowed them to have a place in the Eastern Conference for three consecutive years. At that time, their tactical philosophy was rough half-court defense, methodical offensive rhythm and an offensive policy dominated by inside back play. Then they obtained the following data.

Offense, in the 12-13 season, averaged 94.7 per game, 23rd in the league, 24th in the 13-14 season, and 27th in the 14-15 season.

Defense, in the 12-13 season, averaged 90.7 points per game, the second fewest in the league, the 2013-14 season, the second fewest in the league, and the 14-15 season, the fourth fewest in the league.

Therefore, you should understand why Larry Bird is determined to change the team's offense. The Pacers' defense is no problem, but their offense has become a stumbling block to success. If they retain their defensive strength, speed up their offense and play better Will more offensive and defensive transitions and more outside opportunities achieve unexpected results?

And then they got really good results.

Although the Pacers are not the Knicks' biggest opponent, they are currently a stumbling block that prevents the Knicks from entering the playoffs. Maybe Xie Chen and the Pacers are destined to meet the Pacers for two consecutive seasons.

As soon as the game started, Paul George scored consecutively, all using pick-and-rolls. George has always had a very good sense of movement and the ability to use pick-and-rolls. Since the Pacers switched to small ball this season, George has played even more like a duck to water. Currently, he is a forward. He already makes the most use of pick-and-rolls in the league, and is truly a pick-and-roll maniac.

Just now, Paul George called a pick-and-roll from the wing, and then used the pick-and-roll to break into the three-point line and shoot directly. It has to be said that Paul George trained very hard, otherwise the shot would not be so accurate.

George used the pick-and-roll to score, and Xie Chen also used the pick-and-roll to score. Moreover, Xie Chen shot a three-pointer. Even if he shoots a three-pointer, his shooting percentage is not inferior to George's two-pointer.

George knew that he had encountered a very strong opponent that he could not handle on his own. Moreover, Xie Chen also had Anthony beside him, as well as a rookie who had just scored 50 points in the last game. He had to rely on the strength and defense of the team. Have the opportunity.

The Pacers' defense is indeed very good. Porzingis, who had a career-high in the last game, had a sharp decline in shooting feel this time. Sometimes he didn't even have a chance to shoot, and he made two turnovers under strong pressure.

Porzingis also immediately woke up from his previous pride: "It turns out that I am not that good. If I want to win and enter the playoffs, it still depends on the two of them."

Of course it is impossible for the Pacers to limit Xie Chen, but the team's other leader, Carmelo Anthony, seems to have a stronger desire to attack than Xie Chen.

Watching Paul George play better and better and keep scoring, Anthony looked very ugly. He really wanted to ask where he ranked among the small forwards in the league now. Are James, Durant, and even Paul George in front of me better than myself? He is the league's scoring leader!

Paul George already disdains Carmelo Anthony. He believes that the biggest threat is only Xie Chen. As for the scoring champion, George also believes that it does not reflect Anthony's true strength.

Anthony's shots were hit repeatedly, which made him even more impatient. He finally got two free throws after getting fouled. Xie Chen watched this and sighed.

"Anthony is in the declining stage, while Paul George is in the rising stage. It would be meaningless if Anthony insists on this. But it is a good thing to see him having such motivation."

Xie Chen began to intend to facilitate the duel between Paul George and Anthony, but Paul George performed so well in this game. Not only can he score when he has the ball, he can also score easily when he does not have the ball.

During a Pacers offense, Paul George sneaked into the back door without the ball on the left wing and used a screen to go straight to the basket. Williams, who was guarding George, was blocked by the player covering George and did not follow up immediately. The ball was quickly passed to the basket, and George The little hook hits easily.

In contrast, Anthony currently uses screens to steal fewer backdoor balls.

Then, the Pacers upgraded their cover tactics and played double cover.

Paul George suddenly ran to the left in the right corner. Williams followed up and bumped into the first screener with a bang. Then, George was still running towards the free throw line, and Williams followed up again. Following forward, and then banging again, he bumped into the second covering player. George easily took the ball and hit a mid-range shot.

Anthony's individual singles, or the simple cooperation between Xie Chen and Anthony, obviously cannot make Anthony's shooting percentage comparable to Paul George. Similarly, in terms of score, the Pacers have always been in the lead.

Xie Chen wanted to take over the game right away, but his assists quickly reached double figures. He had to deal with another opponent first, the legendary Pacers.

Regarding the legendary Pacers team he is about to encounter this time, Xie Chen made a bold prediction yesterday. He hopes to meet a team with Reggie Miller. When T.NT hosted the show with Reggie Miller, Xie Chen felt Reggie Miller's unwillingness to admit defeat. He wanted to compete with this three-point master once.

Xie Chen even predicted which year Reggie Miller would be.

May 7, 1995, is the day that fans around the world know as the "Miller Moment."

After the scene changed, Xie Chen saw the familiar slender figure, Reggie Miller...

Xie Chen went to the sidelines and asked the time. Sure enough, it was May 7th. This was the time of the playoffs. That year, in the first game of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Pacers and the Knicks were fighting hard. At that time, the Pacers Trailing the Knicks by 6 points, and with only 18.7 seconds left in the game, ordinary people would judge that the Pacers would definitely die, but Miller gave people a surprise.

He first hit a three-pointer, then stole the ball from the Knicks in the frontcourt and scored from a long shot. At this time, the Pacers surprisingly tied the score at 105-105. Then the Pacers fouled and the Knicks The players missed two free throws. Miller got the rebound and forced the Knicks to foul. He made both free throws. Then the Knicks Ewing missed the buzzer beater. The Pacers narrowly defeated their opponents by two points.

This is the most classic Miller moment.

But it wasn't just Miller's moment. The earliest Miller moment was Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and New York in 1994. The Pacers trailed by 12 points entering the fourth quarter. Spike Lee, a loyal New York fan, trash-talked Miller. As a result, Miller scored 25 points in a single quarter. Including five three-pointers, after shooting the last three-pointer, Miller made the famous choke move from Spike Lee.

In addition, in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals, Miller pushed Jordan away at the last moment, and then hit a three-pointer with only 0.7 seconds left, leading the team to come back and win.

Miller's ability to turn defeat into victory at the most critical moment of the game has impressed many people. Xie Chen will learn from this senior's style today.

However, Xie Chen does not hope that history will repeat itself.

"On this day, it was also the Pacers versus the Knicks, but you can beat the 1995 Knicks, but you can't beat the 2015 Knicks. Just wait and see, Reggie Miller, I will prevent the Miller moment from happening. of!"

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