Chapter 655

The next night, before the game, the two sides announced the starting lineup.

Knicks: Stoudemire, Odom, Jaylen Rose, Jamal Crawford, Nash.

Suns: Lee Ba, Marion, Battier, Tony Allen, Barbosa.

This time the Suns replaced their main point guard and sent Tony Allen, who has a stronger defense, specifically to target Nash.

In the TNT live broadcast, Barkley said: "The Knicks' lineup has been greatly adjusted this season. To be honest, it is much stronger than last season."

"Yes, with this lineup, it's not bad to play other tactics instead of running and bombing," Kenny Smith said.

"They have Stoudemire Stoudemire on the inside, Odom who can play inside and outside, Kwame Brown on the bench, and this year's No. 8 pick in the first round, Channing Frye. This kind of inside strength is not bad.

The only disadvantage is that the defense is not very good, Stoudemire is not willing to put energy into defense, Kwame's defense is also average, Odom's tonnage is too small, and rookie Channing Frye has no chance to perform. " Buckley said.

"The back line is stronger, with last season's regular season MVP Nash, Crawford, last season's main shooting guard Quentin Richardson on the bench, and former franchise Steve Francis, And Penny Anfernee Hardaway," Kenny Smith said.

"The front line is a little weaker. In addition to Jalen Rose, one of the Five Tigers in Michigan, last year's rookie Trevor Ariza, and veteran Maurice Taylor."

Barkley said this and asked: "Kenny, do you know how much luxury tax the Knicks have paid this season? The Dolan family is really rich!"

Kenny Smith laughed and said, "Then do you know how expensive their tickets are? You must know that the people who go to the game are all Wall Street elites, and they have plenty of money."

In the CCTV live broadcast seat, Zhang Lili said: "The Suns' starting lineup should be fixed. Although Barbosa's strength is not as good as Marbury, but his speed is good, it will help the Suns' fast break tactics. If not Without the fast break tactics, those backcourt rebounds of the Hammers may really be wasted."

"In the two regular season games last season, Marbury defended Nash very well. All the Suns can beat the Knicks. I will watch Barbosa tonight. If he can't limit Nash, then he can't limit running and bombing." Jia said.

On the sidelines, the head coaches of the two teams shook hands.

"Mike, you've done well this season." Frank smiled.

"You too!" D'Antoni said lightly.

"We will win this game!" Frank said confidently.

"Don't even think about it!" D'Antoni said coldly.

At this point the starters are on the field and the two teams meet in the hallway.

Li Ba meets Xiao Si, but no one pays attention to each other.

Li Ba was not interested in paying attention to it. Although the Knicks had the first record, he didn't take it seriously at all.

The Knicks came out and received huge boos.

The home team came out and ushered in the loudest cheers.

"Fuck them!"

Before going on the court, Li Ba's passionate roar sounded in the American West Arena.

"Fuck them to death!"

The audience shouted, and countless fists were raised.

For the jump ball, Li Ba and Stoudemire faced each other.

Beep, the ball jumps.

When the ball was about to reach its apex, the two jumped almost simultaneously.

Bu, the two touched the ball almost at the same time, and the ball jumped again.

After the second jump, Li Ba shifted the ball to Barbosa's position.

Stoudemire was helpless. He was injured several times, his knees were not as strong as before, and his jumping height and continuous jumping ability were not as good as before.

When Li Ba landed and bypassed Stoudemire, he pressed the latter to speed up.

Odom in the back pulled Li Ba, but Li Ba broke free.

The veteran Jaylen Ross behind rushed over to harass the defense, trying to slow down Li Ba.

But he was only 95 kilograms, and his strength was weak. When Li Ba blocked his arm, he pulled him aside, then rushed to the top of the arc, stepped on the free throw line, and rushed into the paint.

Barbosa threw the ball straight in.

He is now more and more courageous to pass the ball to Li Ba. Of course, the turnover rate is also good. The average is now as high as 3.5 turnovers per game, but it is decreasing.

Li Ba jumped up to catch the ball, landed again, and with a bang, smashed the ball into the basket with one arm.

"Barbosa's passing is far behind Marbury's. If this is the combination of iron horses, it will definitely be an alley-oop dunk." Yu Jia said.

"Well, the tacit understanding of the Batie combination is not enough, and the ball was passed a little early." Zhang Lili said.

On the TNT live broadcast, Barkley said: "The Knicks' defense is still as bad as ever."

"Even worse than last season with Kurt Thomas," Kenny Smith added.

"Now he's on the bench for the Suns," Barkley said.

As Li Ba finished smashing the basket, there were huge cheers in the arena.

Amidst the cheers, the Knicks players flocked to the frontcourt, while Odom took the ball and quickly sent it to Nash.

Nash dribbled the ball, changed direction, threw Barbosa away, and suddenly made a long pass to Jaylen Rose, who had run beyond the three-point line on the left wing of the frontcourt.

Jaylen Rose, a small forward, can also play a shooting guard, but his point guard ability is good. He is good at playing small forwards, similar to Pippen.

He is also the confidence for D'Antoni to trade Marbury, because he can become the second engine of the Knicks.

Jaylen Rose received the ball, Battier defended him, he immediately released the ball and threw it to shooting guard Crawford outside the three-point line on the right wing.

After Jalen Rose received the ball, Crawford suddenly started, moved quickly to the top of the arc, took a step away from Tony Allen, then received the ball, jumped quickly, and made a three-pointer.

"Shua!"

Splashes appeared and a three-pointer was hit.

3:2, the Knicks lead away by 1 point.

"The nerve knife Crawford looks good today and made a first hit." Kenny Smith laughed.

"This ball hits the essence of running and bombing. Quickly serve! Quickly pass! Quickly shoot!" Barkley said.

"Be on guard! Keep an eye on them!"

The defense of this ball was too careless and loose, and Li Ba yelled sharply.

Barbosa, Battier and Tony Allen quickly raised their hands, to be responsible for the ball.

One of them allowed Nash to pass the ball smoothly, the other allowed Jaylen Rose to pass the ball smoothly, and the other allowed Crawford to make a smooth shot, all of them were responsible.

Sun attack.

Li Ba went to the basket again, Stoudemire and Odom chose to double-team, Barbosa passed the ball to Marion, Marion made a mid-range shot and hit a goal.

3:4, the Suns lead.

When Marion shot, the Knicks' Jaylen Rose and Crawford had already turned around, regardless of whether the goal was scored or not.

Odom is still serving.

He serves with height and vision, and his passing is very good, and his speed is also good. He will not encounter the embarrassing situation of being intercepted by Li Ba at the bottom line last season.

"Turn up the intensity and stare at them!"

While returning to defense, Li Ba loudly reminded his teammates.