The scores of both sides finished the first quarter were 42 to 35, and the Knicks were 7 points behind at home.

The loss of 42 points in the first quarter is enough to show how bad the Knicks' defense has done today.

Lin Rui scored 19 points and 4 assists in a single quarter.

Rest during the holidays.

"Lin, how are you physically?" Thomas asked.

Thomas rarely sees Lin Rui attacking so fiercely in the first quarter.

Lin Rui usually leads the entire team in the first quarter.

Lin Rui also wanted to lead the whole team, but he couldn't lead it, so he could only do it himself.

Lin Rui took a breath and nodded, "No problem."

Lin Rui's touch and efficiency have improved, but the consumption is not as high as usual.

tnt commentary station.

"Lin Rui has a strong desire to score in the first quarter, and he also scored 19 points. If this attack method continues, it will be difficult for him to persist in the whole game." Barkley said.

"Yes, the Hornets are not a weak team, their defense is also very targeted. It will be difficult for Lin Rui to use his personal offense to drive the team next." Smith said.

"Lin Rui should try to lead the team next, so that the Knicks can't play in the first quarter." Barkley said.

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Hornets coach Byron Scott held the tactical board and emphasized: "Don't be afraid of Lin's singles. They have no advantage in playing like this. Just be careful not to let him drive the team. He can't beat us alone."

What impressed Lin Rui the most was his ability to drive the entire team.

Byron Scott obviously doesn't want Lin Rui to bring the Knicks' touch.

According to the way of playing in the first quarter, the Hornets have an advantage.

The war started quickly in the second quarter.

The Hornets are led by David West, and the Knicks are led by David Lee.

David West is a skilled power forward who can shoot and control the ball, and is fatal in the middle distance.

He averaged 21 points and 9 rebounds per game this season, and he is one of the most underrated players.

"David West singled David Lee at low post, and then passed David Lee after continuous shaking, and made a layup in low post!"

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"David West received a pass from Peja and hit Nate Robinson in the middle distance."

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"It was David West's low post attack, which caused David Lee to foul, stood on the free throw line, and made both free throws."

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"If you continue to fight like this, the Knicks' situation is not good."

"Thomas can't stand it anymore, so he quickly replaced Lin Rui."

"Coach Scott also decisively replaced Paul."

On the field.

After Lin Rui appeared, he immediately started his personal offensive mode.

Lin Rui dribbled to the low post on the right, Peterson's defense, and Lin Rui's turnover jump shot after continuous impact.

"Swish!"

Score in!!

Next round.

Lin Rui dribbled the ball horizontally to the right. After David Lee's pick-and-roll, Paul was the one who assisted Lin Rui to defend, and Lin Rui made a decisive three-pointer!

"Swish!"

Enter again!

Lin Rui is still the Knicks' most reliable scoring point.

However, Lin Rui's personal offense was obviously not strong enough to face the Hornets' team's explosion!

The Hornets are not afraid of Lin Rui's strong attack, they are afraid that Lin Rui will lead the entire team!

The other Knicks players are still not in shape.

At the end of the first half, the score between the two teams reached 78-58.

The Knicks are 20 points behind at home.

Although he was behind in the big score, Knicks fans did not boo the home team.

Fans can see that compared with other championship-level teams, the Knicks' depth is obviously not enough. After missing two main players, it will be very hard to meet strong teams in their game. Lin Rui is working hard to fight against his opponent, but helpless, the opponent feels so good tonight.

As soon as the first half ends.

Zhang Weiping said: "Lin Rui tried his best in the first half. He scored 34 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. You can't ask a rookie to do better. There is still a gap in the depth of the lineup between the Hornets and the Knicks."

Xu Jicheng said: "The Hornets have strong firepower today, and their condition is great. This also leads to Lin Rui's attack, and it seems that the score cannot be caught up. This will be a bit difficult for the Knicks. They need to strengthen their defense."

In the Knicks locker room.

The atmosphere was a little cool, and Lin Rui did not let the atmosphere cool down.

Lin Rui stood in the middle of the locker room and said, "We are in a difficult situation, very difficult situation."

Lin Rui glanced at everyone and continued, "I hope to prove to everyone that we are really different from the previous few years."

The Knicks players can feel the sincerity in Lin Rui's tone.

"Now we can make the playoffs, but that's not our goal!"

"Our goal should be the championship!"

"I haven't won the NBA, but I've won the NCAA, and that kind of winning is evocative."

"If we want to win the championship, our defensive strength in the first half was not enough!"

"So in the second half, I hope you can play hard and defend!"

"And I will do the offense!"

Lin Rui rarely says these words to the Knicks players.

Lin Rui's speech also expressed his thoughts of wanting to win.

"Lin, I know what you mean, I know how to do it."

"Ok!!"

"Yes!"

"There is still a chance to compete, everyone work harder."

The difference between the Knicks and the past is that they have more positive energy.

No one will mock Lin Rui for being overestimated.

Everyone is eager to win and to be a part of the team!

Thomas looked at Lin Rui quietly without interrupting.

How many bullets do you have in the second half?
Chapter completed!