And without Wade, the Knicks’ sharpest weapon, who can their offense rely on?
KG has never been the kind of star player who can break through in playoff intensity.
Yao Ming’s low post is impossible to defend; even if he’s double-tead, he can continue to score with his obvious height advantage.
But the premise is that he can get the ball every possession, and his offensive stamina doesn’t reach the level to compete with Roger.
Yao Ming isn’t a qualified primary offensive option; he can occasionally help relieve pressure, but if you let him lead the offense, the team’s output will not be significant.
The Knicks’ offense beca sporadic, with Yao Ming as the sole threat point, a clearly insufficient threat.
Alright then, they have to find a way on defense, continuing to press and double-team Roger.
But the Warriors’ role players’ three-point touch hasn’t cooled off; when the double team occurs, each three-pointer that lands causes the Knicks more damage.
New York fans watched as the point difference was slowly pulled apart, and the arms they had raised started to drop gradually. For the first ti, they realized how fragile their defense was.
The Warriors’ three-point touch was too good today, and when they’re shooting well, they’re unbeatable.
Shooting alone can’t win a championship, but what if this team not only shoots well but also has top-tier defense?
After the Dark Defense Era, the saying was updated: Shooting alone can’t win a championship; you can’t win a championship without shooting either.
In the end, the New York Knicks neither stopped Roger nor the Warriors’ threes, losing the ga by 11 points.
Roger finished Ga 1 of the Finals with an astounding 46 points and 15 assists.
He set a new record, the first player in NBA history to achieve 45 15 in the Finals.
However, compared to Roger’s impending third three-peat, this record seems insignificant.
After the ga, Roger embraced Wade, KG, and Yao Ming in turn: "Keep it up."
He didn’t even bother to mock them.
Mike Breen looked at these astounding stats and recalled Roger’s first Finals appearance in 1994.
Although Roger lost that first Finals, it was the only Finals defeat in his career. But Roger’s personal performance was dazzling, averaging 29.3 points, 2.1 assists, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks.
At the ti, many dia outlets held the view that three years later, no one would be a match for Roger.
The facts proved their speculation was too conservative.
And now, twelve years later, Roger can still set a terrifying 45 15 record in the Finals.
Mike Breen, relying on his mory, told the fans: "Prior to this, it seed only Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar appeared as the best players on the court in Finals twelve years apart. And now, Roger has done the sa. And we all know, twelve years is not Roger’s limit. Up to this day, he shows no signs of decline. He’s only 31, and still in his pri."
Spike Lee looked at the massive screen displaying Roger’s astounding stats. Seated on the bench, he was neither furious nor despairing. His expression was calm, even with a smile.
He recalled the last season’s Finals, where before the last shot, he covered his eyes and told Toni Kukoc, who was sitting behind him, to pat him on the shoulder if Roger made the shot.
The tension, fear, and anticipation no longer exist this season.
Why?
Because just one ga into the series, he knew there wasn’t any suspense left.
Maybe the New York Knicks could win one or two gas, but they wouldn’t win the ultimate victory.
Spike Lee stood up and left with the exiting crowd.
Outside the arena, he was spotted by a reporter from The New York Tis.
This passionate New York die-hard was always a favorite for reporters because he often made explosive comnts during interviews.
The New York Tis reporter didn’t let him go, approaching him.
"Spike, can we have an interview?"
"Of course."
"New York is disappointed again; it’s another regrettable night. For the next ga, what adjustnts do you think the Knicks should make?"
"I don’t know; it doesn’t matter, and I don’t want to know."
"What?" The answer was clearly unexpected for the reporter.
"Literally, it doesn’t matter. Before Roger retires, I don’t want to attend any gas at Madison Square Garden."
With that, Spike Lee walked away.
He accepted it.
He accepted the fact that the Knicks could not defeat Roger.
After coming to terms with the fact that Roger has completely dominated this era, Spike Lee suddenly felt New York’s sky beca infinitely vast.
From Rudy Tomjanovich to Spike Lee, more and more people have accepted the reality that "Roger can’t be defeated."
The dominance of a star player over an era doesn’t need dia embellishnt.
Their opponents will naturally provide the answer.
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three-point attempts in a single ga, NBA Finals record! It was like a Gulf War; the Knicks were full of confidence, but the Warriors crushed them in an unprecedented way! — "ESPN" Magazine.
45 15, a performance destined for the annals of history, an unparalleled miracle in Finals history! — "San Francisco Chronicle."
Believe it or not, modern basketball can no longer do without the three-point shot. Introduced to the league in 1979, this aspect that went ignored for 27 years is now playing a more critical role. — "Slam."
Roger is leading a team without an All-Star, fiercely beating a team with three All-NBA players. Does this an that stacking stars no longer works? Or is it that there aren’t enough stars stacked yet? Jas Dolan is very wealthy; I believe he won’t be stingy with a little luxury tax. — "The New York Tis."
The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing in on the best defensive player of the century, Ben Wallace, as Daniel Gilbert makes a last effort to retain LeBron Jas. Truth be told, does Cleveland really owe LeBron anything? — "Cleveland Plain Dealer."
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