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Before the first quarter ended, the score difference between the two sides widened.

The wasp doesn't seem to have much resistance.

"Hey, Paul is not Lin Rui's opponent at all, both in terms of personal scores and influence on the team."

"As soon as Stephen Curry got on, Lin Rui's outside pressure almost disappeared."

"Lin Rui shouldn't like Paul holding the ball, he comes to play the shooting guard."

"To be honest, the Knicks really don't need Paul at this stage. They have won 32 consecutive games in the playoffs, and there are not many teams that can beat them in the regular season."

"The Hornets' defense wants to target Lin Rui, but they really can't do it."

"The Knicks' offense is too strong, and the Hornets can't defend themselves at once."

On the sidelines, after Paul dribbled through half the game, Monty Williams called for a stop to play again.

Monty Williams swears, saying that the Hornets' defense was too bad and their attention was not focused.

If this continues, the Hornets are likely to suffer a crushing defeat.

On the Knicks' side, D'Antoni is integrating with the players.

There was a time when they hadn't had such a good start.

Pause ends.

The Knicks' touch was slightly declining, and of course they were also providing high-intensity defense, and the Hornets' offense was not easy to score.

The time for both sides is soon to rotate.

Zhang Weiping said: "The Hornets' pace is too slow. Paul always likes to hold the ball in his hand and observe it all the time. After he observes it, the Knicks' defense will be in place."

Xu Jicheng said: "Lin Rui and Curry played early tonight, and the Hornets' defense did not have many good ways for them."

Zhang Weiping said: "Paul has had some misplaced offensive singles, but these offenses are not enough to put pressure on Lin Rui. He needs to do better."

Xu Jicheng said: "This is a bit difficult for Paul. Paul is an organizational defender. Although he has strong scoring ability, it will be difficult to face Lin Rui's strong play."

Rotation time.

D'Antoni signaled Lin Rui and Curry to continue on the court.

Curry originally mainly leads the second team, and Lin Rui stays on the court to make Curry, who has just recovered from injury, less stressful.

Lin Rui, Curry, Tony Allen, Danny Green, Whiteside.

The Knicks sent out a large and four small lineup.

On the Hornets, Paul continued to lead the team, and the other four were Belinelli, Ariza, Jason Smith, and Okafor.

The Hornets took two big men to see if there were any good opportunities in the inside.

There are 3 minutes and 11 seconds left in the first quarter, and the score is 16 to 30.

The game started again soon.

Knicks attack.

Lin Rui dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.

Ariza came up to defend Lin Rui.

Paul has no confidence in defending.

As long as it is a single defense, Lin Rui doesn't care who is defending the opponent.

After his teammates pulled the space apart, Lin Rui changed direction to Ariza's right side and instantly exploded and completed his passing.

Okafor and Jason Smith in the inside attacked Lin Rui.

Lin Rui threw the ball high.

Whiteside gently grabbed the basketball with one hand and pressed it into the basket.

16 to 32.

Whiteside and Lin Rui often have this kind of connection and cooperation.

The two of them are already very skilled in this move.

"The spread is beautiful." Whiteside went over to high-high with Lin Rui.

Whiteside felt very lucky, and after entering the league, he partnered with Lin Rui.

Lin Rui's passes will put him in the most comfortable offensive position and will not make him feel embarrassed.

This kind of ball is very comfortable to play.

The Hornets' attack.

Paul dribbles forward quickly.

Paul faced Lin Rui's high-pressure defense. He knew there was no chance on the outside, so he chose to give the ball to Jason Smith inside.

Jason Smith faces Danny Green, he has a clear height and weight advantage.

But the Knicks' defense is not to let the small one defend the big one.

The moment Jason Smith released the ball, Tony Allen immediately went over to cut the ball.

One top, one cut.

Jason Smith didn't control the ball, he dropped it.

The ball that fell out was taken by Lin Rui.

Lin Rui took the ball and pushed it quickly and counterattacked.

Paul went to interfere with Lin Rui's dribble, and he wanted to destroy the counterattack.

But Lin Rui was very flexible and skillfully dribbled the ball behind him and passed Paul.

Lin Rui attacked the inside, and Ariza's return defense was in place. After giving Ariza a confrontation, Lin Rui easily made a quick basket.

16 to 34.

After Lin Rui rushed up, it became a luxury to guard against him.

Lin Rui easily retreated.

The fans at the scene were also screaming loudly, they liked to see Lin Rui's counterattack.

Hornets attack.

Paul dribbled to the frontcourt.

Paul signaled Okafor to lift the pick-and-roll.

After the pick-and-roll, Whiteside quickly came out to defend.

Paul faced Whiteside's continuous change of direction. After a sudden step and staggered the rhythm, he found that Whiteside's second jump was very fast, which was a strong interference to him.

Paul smashed the ball in the air to Okafor whom he was inside.

Okafor leaned against Lin Rui, made a flexible turn and then made a layup.

Lin Rui did not lose his balance, but jumped up on the spot and slapped the ball directly when the basketball was still rising.

This ball is like a powerful smash from a volleyball!

"Whoa whoa!!"

“Beautiful job!!”

"nice shot!!!"

Lin Rui's defense made the Knicks' morale soar.

The Hornets' attack came again, and the attack time was only 5 seconds. In the end, Paul made a hasty move one meter outside the three-point line.

"box!"

The ball hit the basket and bounced up.

"Oh, Lin Rui once again completed the blocking of the center."

"Okafor can't avoid Lin Rui's defensive coverage."

"Lin Rui's defense is so cool. He puts huge offensive pressure on his opponent."

"That's how you defend, don't give your opponent hope."

"Continue to widen the gap and kill them in the first quarter."

Danny Green took the rebound.

Danny Green gave Lin Rui.

Lin Rui quickly gave the ball to Curry in the frontcourt.

Ku's defense against Ariza did not stop, and after a high-speed change, the basket was stretched out the ball!!
To be continued...