After landing, Smith raised his head and roared. The bulging veins on his neck and clenched fists showed his mood at the moment.
It’s all vented!
Moreover, it is even more refreshing than when I was in Miami!
Because he is sure that he is helping the team and he can help the team win!
Lin Ying retreated and high-fived Smith.
This time he consciously changed his left hand.
"Well done, do more."
Karl saw that Lin Ying and Smith had good chemistry, so they played together for the entire first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter, the Nets led 32-22.
Lin Ying scored 15 points and 4 assists in a single quarter, playing the same leadership role as in past games.
Smith played well and scored 10 points in the first quarter, playing the role of a surprise player.
The chemistry between the two was also well demonstrated.
Fans don't know what Lin Ying and Smith talked about. Their direct feeling is: Smith is a "thorn". There are not many people who can suppress him, but Lin Ying is definitely one of them.
In other words, they felt that Karl should have arranged for Lin Ying and Smith to play together earlier.
The score in the first quarter also illustrates the current situation of the Nets. Lin Ying can now single-handedly ensure the team's lower limit. As long as others perform well, the Nets can gain an advantage in the score.
Of course, whether this advantage can be maintained or expanded, the performance of the substitute transition period is also crucial.
After all, Lin Ying also needs to rest.
At the beginning of the second quarter, there were substitute players on both sides of the court.
For the Heat, Sessions, Gary Neal, James Jones, Udonis Haslem, Bulayche.
For the Nets, Barbosa, JR, Kirilenko, Yi Jianlian, O'Neal Jr.
As soon as he came up, Neal used Bu Laiqie's pick-and-roll to catch the ball and hit a three-pointer.
Karl frowned. With O'Neal's current pace, he basically has no way to move when faced with a pick-and-roll.
Moreover, in the next round, O'Neal Jr.'s mid-range shot after receiving the ball failed to make a shot.
The Heat launched a defensive counterattack, and Sessions' fast break layup resulted in a foul and two free throw opportunities.
They have a chance to narrow the point difference to 5 points.
A basketball game is divided into 10 minutes and 5 minutes, and the situation changes rapidly.
The Nets are in this state of deja vu.
That's right, it was that Suns team back then.
Essentially, injuries and age are not friendly to either team.
What Lin Ying experienced in Phoenix, he is also experiencing in Brooklyn now.
In fact, this is not a special case, but a problem that most defending champions need to face.
For example, Duncan won 4 championships in 8 years with the Spurs but never won consecutive championships. This is also the reason.
Lin Ying learned Duncan's technique and seems to want to continue this "destiny".
Taking advantage of the free throw, Karl turned around and called out Anderson and Livingston.
Barbosa, JR, Livingston, Yi Jianlian, Anderson.
He put together a magical three-back lineup.
This adjustment also stunned Spoelstra.
But he quickly came to his senses.
Don't forget that Carl was once "Crazy Carl" just because he has become a lot gentler this season!
That's a nickname as famous as Nelson's "Mad Scientist"!
Three guards? Just being at the forefront of basketball development!
And although Livingston plays point guard, he is over 2 meters tall, so being a forward is not a problem at all.
Sessions made both free throws, and the score difference came to 5 points.
The Nets attack in the frontcourt, with Livingston holding the ball and organizing, and Barbosa taking the ball out of his pocket.
"when!"
It was a good opportunity, but it was a pity that I didn't take it.
But at this moment, a figure jumped up high from the basket, hit Bulayche with a head-picking pick, and directly picked off the offensive rebound.
"Birdman" Anderson!
Anderson's offensive ability is incomparable to O'Neal Jr., but he can jump high, run fast, and is full of energy!
And he was also very clear about his positioning, and immediately returned the ball to Livingston after taking off the rebound.
The Nets reorganized, and this time Livingston gave the ball to Smith, who was running without the ball.
Smith pulled up and threw from outside the three-point line.
He hasn't taken a shot since returning in the second quarter.
However, the fans at the scene had great expectations for him. After all, Smith felt hot in the first quarter.
Although JR is a convulsive player, what if he has convulsions for two quarters?
"Whoa!"
May all your wishes come true!
Smith’s three-pointer is still there!
He already scored 13 points tonight!
Nets fans burst into cheers at the scene.
JR is not crazy, he is an all-star every day!
After Smith made the shot, he celebrated with a three-pointer and then turned to look at the team's bench.
After seeing Lin Ying stand up and applaud him, he made a fist and put it on his chest.
This is a "salute" ceremony derived from the U.S. Navy.
35 to 27.
Smith's three-pointer brought the Nets' lead back to 8 points.
And more importantly than the point difference, the Nets stabilized the situation on the court.
Even the fans at the scene began to cheer for the home team again.
"Bang!"
Sessions' shot was directly blocked by Anderson!
Nothing more than being able to dance!
In the fight for the ball on the floor, Smith fought hard to grab the ball, and then quickly threw it to Livingston.
The fans who watched this scene were moved, this is still the non-defensive JR!
Livingston received the ball and advanced on the fast break.
The advantage of the three defenders is also reflected here, they launch fast breaks very quickly.
And among the three defenders, Livingston has the best passing ability and awareness. He frees up the other two to score.
Instead of quickly breaking into the frontcourt, he passed the ball behind his back and pushed away the defender. After receiving the ball, Barbosa made a layup and scored 2 points.
37 to 27!
The point difference is back to double digits!
"when!"
Neil's three-point shot from the outside still missed!
Yi Jianlian took off the defensive rebound and gave it to Livingston, who threw the ball directly forward.
This ball was delivered quickly, steadily and accurately. When he first debuted, he was hailed as the next "Magic" Johnson!
Smith got the ball and sprinted forward.
Sessions was on top of his defense this time and carried Smith to the backcourt.
When Smith jumped up for a dunk, he jumped up too.
Then, a classic goal appeared.
Smith made a 360° turn in the air, with his body straight, and bypassed Sessions' layup in an extremely chic posture. gif!
The Barclays Center exploded instantly.
Lin Ying also suddenly stood up from the bench while waving a towel.
Long time no see, JR Jordan experience card!
After Smith landed, he punched and shouted in excitement.
A basketball game is more about skill than state.
He didn't know when it started. Like Anthony, he only wanted to score more points and get a better contract.
Maybe it was after Lin Ying left Denver, maybe it was after Howard left Miami.
There is a saying that "the one who is close to vermilion is red, and the one who is close to ink is black."
When Anthony, as the team leader, is only thinking about scoring points, how could Smith think about improving himself.
But when he arrived in New York, a city that had special meaning to him, and after being given the name of "trust" by Lin Ying, his desire came back.
谷/span>He wants to win, he wants to win!
"Everyone has strengths and weaknesses, and the environment determines whether a person shows strengths or weaknesses."
Miller sighed in the commentary box at this time.
Smith is also a talented player in the NBA, but his personality is really a big problem. He is typically an angel and a devil.
It's obvious that tonight he is Brooklyn's seraph!
"beep!"
There was a substitution on the sidelines at this time.
Lin Ying came on stage and defeated Yi Jianlian!
Karl made this early substitution because he wanted to directly open up the score in one go!
Spoelstra responded quickly and replaced Anthony in advance.
Then, Anthony came up and was blocked by Lin Ying.
What was more cruel than blocking the shot was that after blocking the shot, Lin Ying made a one-step save and snatched away the ball that bounced off the ground!
Then, Lin Ying was already advancing rapidly in one train.
It was too late for the Heat to retreat.
When they saw Lin Ying crossing the three-point line, Neal and Jones, who were retreating, had already given up.
However, Lin Ying did not dunk the ball directly, but suddenly slammed the ball to the ground.
Smith hit the ball from the side and was led into the air by the ball.
This is when the slam dunk contest is played!
Smith stretched his body in the air, pulled his body sideways into an arch shape, then grabbed the ball and straightened it...
"Bang!"
Smash the ball into the basket.gif!
The Barclays Center was instantly drowned in cheers.
The 91 group is here to show off!
The camera shows Anthony who is still in the backcourt.
Anthony's expression at this time was as green as rusty iron.
His younger brother ran to the other side and stabbed himself crazily with a knife.
For a person of his character, there is nothing more heartbreaking than this!
……:.
118 to 93.
The Nets swept away the sluggish state of the previous game and defeated the Heat at home.
Although the 25-point score difference is far from the 60-point score in last year's opening game, it is crucial to receive such a big victory when the team is in poor condition.
And more important than the victory is that the team's biggest signing of the summer, J.R. Smith, finally bottomed out.
He scored 23 points, second only to Lin Ying, and even scored several wonderful goals.
The fans can really feel that the JR they need appeared tonight.
At the post-game press conference, Lin Ying and Smith attended with Karl.
"I know JR will find form, and we all believe he can do it."
Lin Ying said with a smile at the press conference.
Smith's return to form can help him share a lot of pressure, and he will definitely be happy at this time.
And more importantly, he is a time traveler, and what he knows is different from others.
In the eyes of others, Smith is a bad person. Even if he plays well, it is just a temporary fit.
But he knows that in history, Smith had a "redemption" season after following James.
Since you can do it with James, you have the same chance with his former teammate.
"If you don't believe me, ask Coach Carl, right, Coach?"
In order to make the atmosphere of the press conference more relaxed, Lin Ying also asked Karl with a smile.
Lin Ying's words also made the reporters in the audience laugh.
In their eyes, Lin Ying was setting a trap for his mentor.
"Yes."
Carr nodded as the reporters laughed.
However, his next words made the laughter below unconsciously stop.
"I have always known that JR is a very talented player. After I learned that he was sent to Chicago by the Hornets in 2006, I asked the team to trade him. Later facts proved that it was a great deal.
Brooklyn is lucky to have him coaching him again."
As soon as Karl finished speaking, someone below took the lead, and there was a burst of applause.
Originally, Smith was also laughing along with the reporters.
But when the applause started, he stopped smiling, clenched his fists, his eyes were red, and he almost cried.
He knew for the first time that it was Karl who asked him to be traded to the Nuggets!
Karl has always trusted him, even though it didn't show it!
Looking back on his years in Denver, his efficiency and contribution to the team were the best of his career.
In other words, Carl is the one who knows how to use him.
However, he raised his head slightly to prevent tears from flowing out.
Because he hangs out with Anthony all the year round, many of his personalities are similar to Anthony.
Among them, it also includes something like "a man bleeds but does not shed tears."
In public, no matter how out of control your emotions are, tears must never be shed.
…
Cemetery 20 miles west of Madison.
Because this cemetery is not large, it does not have its own name.
Only some people who often come to pay homage to their loved ones will habitually call this place Manhattan West Cemetery.
In front of Andre Bell's grave, Smith came again.
This time, in addition to the flowers, he was also carrying a big bag.
There are three bottles of wine in the bag.
He brought the bottle he said he wanted to replenish last time.
He glanced at the tombstone, placed flowers in front of it, and opened two bottles of wine in front of it.
Finally he sat down cross-legged, took out the last bottle from the bag and opened it.
"Andre, I'm here to see you again."
After he finished speaking, he picked up the wine bottle, clinked it with the two bottles in front of him, and then took a big sip.
"What you said is right, that was said by Kevin Durant, not Lin. I just realized that Lin is such a good person.
And Coach Carl.
I'm so stupid, I didn't know he trusted me so much until now.
I even slandered Melo in private together with him, I was really a fool!"
Smith said and took another sip.
"Andre, I have decided that I will always stay and play with coaches Lin and Karl.
You know that in a person's life, it is really rare to meet someone who trusts you, and there are only two of them.
I think I have found the meaning of basketball again!"
In the blink of an eye, he drank half of the bottle of wine again.
But this time he finished the bottle and didn't drink the second one.
"Next time, next time I come back, maybe I can get a championship ring.
Just what I have been telling you before, I will definitely get it, just wait."
As he spoke, Smith drank the last bit of wine in the bottle, leaned over and placed the empty bottle next to the two bottles of wine, and then stood up.
However, he did not leave immediately after getting up. Instead, he stared blankly at the tombstone for a long time.
Who is Andre Bell?
Smith's childhood friend.
In June 2007, during the NBA offseason, Smith, who was playing for the Nuggets at the time, returned to New Jersey. That day was his brother Chris's graduation barbecue party.
Smith drove his two friends, Andre Bell and Carroll Marshall, with him.
Smith was very impatient. At the intersection, he thought the car in front of him was driving too slowly and overtook him in violation of the traffic law.
As a result, he collided head-on with a 2004 Jaguar X-TYPE.
The huge impact knocked the car over.
Both JR and Marshall were fine, but after 44 hours of rescue, Bell
Chapter completed!