On November 30, 1997, after the ga with the Suns, the Knicks successfully defeated their opponents and achieved 15 consecutive victories.
After tying the Rockets' opening winning streak record set in the 1993-1994 season, the team did not gain any taphysical bonuses, but instead suffered injuries.
The New York dia's malicious words finally ca into play.
At the post-match press conference, Jeff Van Gundy looked grim.
Reducing the number of players at the beginning of the season was not in line with the coaching staff's expectations.
What's worse is that the team is still in the running-in period, and it is almost impossible to expect Chris Dudley from the bench to shoulder the responsibility of rebounding.
At the post-ga press conference, the New York dia, which had been full of toxic comnts, fell silent and could only ask a simple question:
"Jeff, this is so unfortunate. Can you talk about Pat's injury? How many gas will he miss?"
The New York Post rarely made things difficult for the bald young coach and asked the questions that everyone wanted to know.
"I don't know yet. The dical team hasn't been able to give an accurate answer, but we have to prepare for the worst!"
"Perhaps Pat will miss the rest of the regular season. I can only say that this injury is really serious."
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The dia in the audience all gasped.
Although everyone would criticize the gorilla from ti to ti, Ewing played for New York for 13 seasons after all.
The gorilla has accompanied the youth of many New York fans, and in the past 12 years, he has also continuously provided news material for so unscrupulous reporters.
There have never been too many problems with his attendance in the past, and no one expected that Ewing's injury was so serious!
Jeff Van Gundy was in a bad mood and began to daydream.
Without Ewing, how would the interior defense work?
On December 1, the Knicks officially announced Ewing's injury status:
"Right wrist fracture, ligant torn"
Fortunately, the gorilla's wrist nerves were not damaged and the ligant was only partially torn.
But considering that he was 35 years old and had injured his shooting hand, the New York dia all looked down on the gorilla and concluded:
"The era of Patrick Ewing for the Knicks is over."
The NBA announced the best player of the first month of the 1997-1998 season this morning.
Ewing, who achieved a 14-0 record in November and led the Knicks to the top, won the award:
Averaging 32.1 minutes per ga, 20.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.2 blocks and 2.5 turnovers.
With a shooting percentage of 50.4% and a free throw percentage of 72.0%, Ewing was still very efficient in November with an average of 15.5 shots per ga!
It's rare to get the monthly best award, but the gorilla can't receive the award in person.
After Ewing was injured, he was transferred to the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
In the morning, Lee and his teammates went to visit the gorilla who had completed the operation:
"Pat, don't worry about the wrist problem. Didn't the doctor say that there was no nerve damage? Just rest and recover!"
Oakley was deeply saddened, but on the surface he only showed a look of concern.
The old guy can empathize with him.
Fortunately, Ewing signed a big contract this year, so the second half of his career is guaranteed.
Seeing Ewing's right wrist wrapped tightly and lying listlessly on the hospital bed, Oakley beca more determined to pursue a big contract.
"Damn the injury, I just used my right hand to support my body!"
The gorilla knew that his wife Rita and the child were also in the ward, so he did not yell or curse, but just complained in a very tough manner.
Lee put the Player of the Month trophy aside.
No one in the atmosphere group said anything.
They all looked at the unlucky Ewing in silence.
What players are most reluctant to face is injuries.
No one wants to see serious injuries.
After leaving the hospital, Larry Johnson also sighed:
"After a serious injury at the age of 35, it may be difficult for Pat to return to his previous form."
Larry's back injury still recurs from ti to ti, but even when there are so minor problems with his body, Larry Johnson still insists on playing.
Alan Houston didn't expect Ewing's injury to be so serious.
He pulled his tie and whispered helplessly:
"This illness is really bad at the right ti. Pat is really unlucky. The team is in good shape and he just won the Player of the Month. I thought he would play at his peak again."
Lee also felt the importance of the big contract at this ti.
No matter what Ewing's physical condition is in the future, he has US dollars as a guarantee:
"As long as he patiently completes the rehabilitation training, Pat will get back to his form."
The old guys could only nod silently when they heard Lee's consolation, but they all knew in their hearts:
"The Ewing era is likely to be over."
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There was no suspense about the Rookie of the Month in November, Tim Duncan of the Spurs won the award!
The Spurs had an 8-6 record, with Duncan starting all 14 gas; he averaged 35.4 minutes per ga, contributing 15.2 points, 11.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.6 blocks and 3.3 turnovers per ga;
He averaged 11.9 shots per ga, with a shooting percentage of 55.8%, and 4.3 free throws per ga, with a free throw percentage of 46.9%.
Since the Knicks will fly to the West for an away ga next, the coaching staff will naturally pay attention to the status of their next opponent, the Spurs.
Duncan, who won the Rookie of the Month award, did not act like a rookie at all, and the twin tower lineup he ford with David Robinson has been quite effective.
"Pat just got hurt and we had to face the Spurs with their twin towers."
Assistant coach Thibodeau glanced at the Spurs' technical statistics and couldn't help rubbing his eyebrows.
It was very likely that they couldn't hold on to the rebounds.
"We also have advantages. The Spurs' periter defense is far behind ours. If we shrink our defense, there won't be too many problems."
Assistant coach Don Chaney is more optimistic.
In his opinion, the Spurs refuse to shoot from the outside, and even if there is an extra big man, it won't change anything.
After a brief discussion, everyone started packing up as the Knicks would fly to San Antonio in the afternoon.
Jeff Van Gundy was in a bad mood, with a sullen face and didn't say anything.
The situation within the Knicks is not complicated, with old players and new players competing for data.
Having been with the Knicks for many years, Jeff Van Gundy naturally stands on the side of the old players.
By serving Ewing well, he can keep his job and at the sa ti ensure the team's record is at a minimum.
After witnessing old Nelson being kicked out, the bald young coach lay down.
Lee's rise has caused Jeff Van Gundy to frequently hang up.
Now without Ewing's restraint, the head coach's prestige has been even lower.
In November, Clay Lee averaged 29.0 minutes per ga, averaging 16.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 9.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.0 turnovers.
He averaged 11.5 shots per ga with a shooting percentage of 47.71%, 5.9 shots from beyond the three-point line with a three-point shooting percentage of 42.8%, and 4.1 free throws per ga with a free throw shooting percentage of 88.2%.
Jeff Van Gundy was speechless with Lee's extrely efficient top point guard data.
Seeing this Excel spread that was infinitely close to a double-double, he thought helplessly:
"How should I coach such a player?"
On the morning of December 2nd, the Knicks team had arrived in San Antonio.
While having breakfast at the hotel, everyone started gossiping:
"Is Sprewell crazy? He actually choked the head coach?"
The atmosphere group was all gossiping about the morning news in low voices.
This was a big deal, and it directly ignited all the major sports dia, with the front-page headlines all being about choking.
Warriors All-Star guard Latrell Sprewell choked head coach P.J. Carlesimo during practice.
The dia then made a big fuss, claiming that the chokehold lasted more than 10 seconds, and that coach Carlesimo almost went to see God on the spot!
Such a bad behavior naturally angered the Warriors managent, and they imdiately announced that Sprewell was suspended for 68 gas.
The Warriors have exactly 68 regular season gas left, which ans the All-Star guard's schedule for this season has been completed.
Jeff Van Gundy ate his breakfast in silence.
The bald young coach always felt that Clay Lee and Larry Johnson were looking at him from ti to ti.
Thinking of the "grandmama" practicing boxing every day, Jeff Van Gundy's mouth twitched:
"NBA head coach is indeed a high-risk job."
After Tim Duncan joined the team, the Alamodo would occasionally expand its capacity and open more seats.
On the evening of the 2nd, more than 30,000 spectators flocked to the Alamodo.
Although we can't see the center showdown, fans who like to watch the fun buy tickets to watch the ga just to witness the Spurs end the Knicks' winning streak!
Of course, there are also so Knicks fans who buy tickets to watch the ga just to witness the birth of a new record.
Popovich, a rookie coach, has no right to brag or make threats.
Jeff Van Gundy has the title of the best coach in the league, and he is no longer a rookie who can challenge him.
In an interview before the ga, David Robinson did not talk about the outco of the ga, but sent his best wishes to Ewing:
"Pat is a good man. It's a pity that he suffered a serious injury. I hope he can recover as soon as possible!"
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This ga, which was supposed to be a center-forward showdown, was broadcast live nationwide by TNT.
In the comntary booth, after both teams finished their appearance ceremonies, Dick Stockton felt that the atmosphere was completely different from last year, and imdiately joked with a smile:
"Tim Duncan effect, it can be seen that San Antonio fans like this big man very much!"
Hubie Brown looked at the technical statistics and said:
"Duncan didn't perform well against the Jazz and SuperSonics. In recent gas, his scores have been in single digits."
"Maybe he hit the rookie wall, but Duncan has always done a good job of rebounding, which is difficult for the Knicks to deal with. The Spurs have a huge height advantage in the paint."
The Spurs' twin towers also made Dick Stockton nod his head frequently.
Noticing that the starting lineup had not changed, he imdiately introduced:
"The Spurs are still Avery Johnson and Vinny Del Negro in the backcourt, Sean Elliott and Tim Duncan in the front line, and David Robinson in the center."
"For the Knicks, Buck Williams is in the starting lineup. It seems that coach Van Gundy still trusts the veterans more."
The players from both teams completed their final warm-ups and ca to the center circle.
After a brief greeting, the Knicks players prepared to retreat.
The jump ball was a foregone conclusion as David Robinson easily jumped to the ball and Johnson quickly dribbled across half court.
The two sides also t last season. Lee watched a lot of Spurs ga videos before the ga.
He did not choose to defend closely, but stayed inside the three-point line, waiting for the opponent to launch tactics.
Coming to the right wing and noticing Lee's defensive position, Johnson imdiately signaled to David Robinson that he needed to move deeper.
Noticing his teammates were in the low post, Johnson took a few steps forward and then made a high pass.
After completing the pass, Johnson, nicknad "Little General
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