The third quarter game was a very tormenting game for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. Because the score was always particularly anxious, although at the beginning of the third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers who played at home relied on Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard, giving the New York Knicks a big move to the away game.

However, this situation did not last long. Although the New York Knicks seemed a little panicked at the beginning of the second half, as the game progressed, they began to regain some form in the second half of the third quarter.

The New York Knicks, which obviously regained their form, are also very outstanding teams, so although they were at a disadvantage at the beginning of the second half, they still stabilized the situation of the game very well.

Regardless of whether the Cleveland Cavaliers have always had the upper hand, at least the New York Knicks did not allow the Cleveland Cavaliers to play at home completely widened the gap in the third quarter when they had the upper hand.

When the third quarter ended, the score became 82:88 and the difference reached 6 points. Although the New York Knicks re-played their style in the second half of the third quarter, after all, they dug a hole at the beginning, which naturally gave the Cleveland Cavaliers more advantages.

However, the six-point gap is not a thing that will make them feel desperate for the New York Knicks. After all, the six-point gap is still within a range that can make people feel acceptable.

The main question is whether the New York Knicks can re-play their performance in the fourth quarter like they were just beginning the second quarter.

As long as they can perform like that, they will certainly have great hope in this game. So for the New York Knicks, they are far from reaching the point of despair.

What's more, this game is a real frontline for them. If they lose, they will definitely fight to the last second!

So for them, there are still 12 minutes of the last quarter, which is still very friendly to them. Although they have never been able to seize even a second chance in the previous 36 minutes of the game, if they can seize any opportunity in the next twelve minutes, then the victory of this game tonight is actually not particularly far from them!

However, during the break during the holidays, Mike Woodson, the head coach of the New York Knicks, was still dissatisfied with the players' performance and was still tirelessly instilling the concept of defense into them.

In terms of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Byron Scott's performance with the players is definitely much more satisfied with Mike Woodson.

Because at least in the entire third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers still steadily beat the New York Knicks by 3 points.

Now the 6-point lead is enough to allow the Cleveland Cavaliers to be at peace for a while. So after playing in the third quarter for less than ten minutes, Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard, the inner and outer core of the two teams, was put under the basketball court and rested.

However, although the situation of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the third quarter ended, Byron Scott, as the team's head coach, still did not dare to take it lightly.

Anyone knows how huge the impact this game has on this round of the series, so while Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard were placed under the basketball court to rest, the team's core point guard Kyrie Irving continued to stay on the basketball court.

This is also the usual routine of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kyrie Irving always leads the team's substitutes to continue playing on the basketball court during the rotation period, and this can also make up for the team's lack of attack firepower at this time.

Because this is how Kyrie Irving used him when he was a substitute for the team last season. This season, because Chauncey Billups's competitive state was unexpectedly fast, Byron Scott had to start in advance.

However, his usage of Kyrie Irving is not much different from last season. The only difference is that Kyrie Irving's identity has changed from a substitute to a starter of the team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers' arrangement can ensure that the team's offensive firepower will not be cut off. After all, Kyrie Irving has made great progress this season. Otherwise, he would not have become an All-Star player in the league this season!

But although Byron Scott's arrangement is perfect, the reality is often not as expected.

It was like this game tonight. Although the New York Knicks had become the backward side from the beginning of the game, they were not at all without a lead. They also played the game in the second quarter. During that period, it happened to be the rotation time for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kyrie Irving was leading the team to play.

JR. Smith completely ran away at that time. He scored 7 points in a row against Kyrie Irving's defense, and in the second quarter, he helped the New York Knicks, who played away from home, overturned the game.

This is a place that makes the Clevelanders feel alert, but at this time, when Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard were resting under the basketball court, Byron Scott's best way was of course to let Kyrie Irving stay on the basketball court.

After all, he is the core state of the team, and veteran Chauncey Billups has never been better since entering the playoffs this season, which is also a worrying issue.

So at this time, all Byron Scott could do was to let Kyrie Irving continue to play with the team on the basketball court.

If Wu Dawei or Dwight Howard takes the team to play at this time, it is likely to affect their physical fitness in the last moment of the fourth quarter.

Because these two people are definitely the trump card of the Cavaliers' rehabilitation physiotherapy team, they need to give the team the greatest help at the most critical moment of the game. Especially this game is another such a tense game. After watching the previous three quarters, you can probably know that this game may last the last second.

Because obviously the New Yorkers would not give up on this game.

They will definitely fight to the death! And by that time, it will be the time to compete for the performance of super stars. In the NBA league, although the last-minute tactics are very critical, they will still watch the stars' personal performance.

Because the more you get that moment, the more unsolvable your personal performance will become more critical!

Compared with Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard, Kyrie Irving is also an All-Star player in the league, but his strength is still not comparable to the two people behind him.

In the Cleveland Cavaliers' game, more people who decide the outcome of the game are Wu Dawei and Dwight Howard, rather than Kyrie Irving.

So at this time, Byron Scott would definitely let Kyrie Irving lead the team, and because Wu Dawei was resting under the basketball court, he could also get more abundant ball rights!

The Cleveland Cavaliers' rotation time period sent their best lineup to deal with this period, and the same is true for the New York Knicks, who are currently behind, at this time.

After playing for 8 minutes in the third quarter, Mike Woodson replaced JR Smith on the court!

Although he had a hot-headed performance in the first half, his overall performance in the second quarter was still very outstanding.

A 15-point scoring in the first half can also let people know more about JR. Smith's condition was in this game tonight.

So at this time, the person who led the New York Knicks was naturally the team's best sixth man, JR. Smith. At this time, Smith was fearless.

Although the person who matched him was Kyrie Irving, a new All-Star player in the league, JR Smith was not afraid of it. Moreover, he had not failed to play Kyrie Irving in the previous second quarter game...

This is JR. Smith's style, shameless and fearless. But overall, his performance in this game tonight was still very good. At least the 15 points he scored in the first half still helped the New York Knicks a lot.

Of course, at this time, the head coach of the New York Knicks, Mike Woodson, of course, hoped that JR Smith could continue to bring very critical help to the New York Knicks in the next fourth quarter.

If you can lead the team to a small high-chao attack like you did in the second quarter before, then of course it will be the best thing!

Because the New York Knicks, who are at a disadvantage now, need this most! (To be continued, please search for Astronomy, novels are better, updated and faster!
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