On June 6, 1999, after the Knicks lost Ga 3, so New York newspapers began to question.
After losing two gas in a row in the sa way, the New York Post could not hold back:
"Compared to Larry Bird, Coach Van Gundy's on-the-spot response is simply a disaster."
"Sprewell should reduce his shots in the fourth quarter."
"Too many singles, we need more targeted tactics!"
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In Ga 3, Clay Lee played 41 minutes, 10 of 21, 3 of 8 from beyond the three-point line, 7 of 7 free throws, 30 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, and 2 turnovers.
Taking away Ewing's ball rights, Lee still perford efficiently.
The three-pointer was strictly guarded, but the close-range finish gave a response.
However, after being double-tead in the fourth quarter, the ball could not be returned in so rounds.
In the video class on the morning of the 6th, Jeff Van Gundy pulled a face and deliberately disassembled several rounds in the fourth quarter, and then said loudly:
"Patience! Be patient in offense, don't think that the referee will call a foul if you break through to the basket."
"We are only three rounds behind, and the key to the ga is to respond to the ball!"
Sprewell nodded depressedly when he heard Jeff Van Gundy's words.
Many tis, if there is an opportunity to send the ball into the basket, then it is a hero, and if you miss the opportunity and miss the shot, you will beco a scapegoat.
As an All-Star guard and the second dominant point in the team, Sprewell was very confident when Lee was double-tead.
It was just two gas, and the last quarter was a single play, but all missed.
After holding back for a season, always playing as a substitute, it was rare to have more playing ti.
Sprewell wanted to perform well, but he was questioned.
No one cares about the process, and no one cares whether his choice is reasonable.
Basketball gas are all about results.
Lee looked at Jeff Van Gundy who was angry, but he was in a very good mood.
Sprewell didn't like to be a substitute.
The "madman" had a general relationship with everyone, and he didn't want to bow down to him.
The two sotis disagreed on the court, and at this ti they had to rely on the bald young coach to coordinate.
Near the end of the video class, Lee clapped his hands with a smile and encouraged:
"We will win the ga, the defense has begun to work!"
"Continue the previous ga strategy, don't look at those reports, just win the series, and there will be only praises in the end!"
Larry Johnson was the first to respond.
He had been unhappy with Sprewell for a long ti:
"Lee is right, I guarantee it, the opponent is almost at the limit, no one can continue the high-intensity defense, the Bulls can't, and the Pacers are the sa!"
"Stay patient, we can win in the fourth quarter. "
Soon, Alan Houston and the atmosphere group also echoed loudly.
Sprewell noticed that everyone was looking at him, and depressedly put away so of his little thoughts, and finally made a promise:
"It's my problem, don't worry, Bro, I swear, I want to win more than anyone! I will deal with that big mouth! "
When Oakley saw this scene, he knew that Lee had already controlled most of the locker room.
Thinking of Ewing's situation, he could only sigh secretly.
The old guys really don't want to lose their privileges.
On the evening of June 6, 94:80, the Spurs won the ga cleanly, swept the Trail Blazers 4:0, and successfully entered the finals.
Popovich continued to fight the twin towers, this trick has been tried and tested, and it is very unsolvable!
In 44 minutes, Tim Duncan made 7 of 15 shots, scored 18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 blocks, and no turnovers;
In 42 minutes, David Robinson made 6 of 12 shots, scored 20 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, and 5 turnovers.
Dragging the ga into a positional offense, the Spurs' twin towers once again demonstrated their strength.
The Spurs' advancent also made many dia follow suit and beco fence-sitters:
"The Spurs have shown the sa dominance as a championship team! "
Popovich also benefited from it.
The idle and stubborn fight against the twin towers beca a well-managed plan.
On the evening of June 7, before the start of Ga 4, the Knicks were full of confidence.
Although the outside world was questioning Jeff Van Gundy again, the team believed in the bald young coach.
Slow on-the-spot reaction was not a problem.
The defense of the opponent's core players was very successful in these two gas.
In more than a day, the internal relations were completely straightened out.
As long as Reggie Miller continued to be restricted, everyone firmly believed that the Knicks would win.
In the visiting team's locker room, Lee, who had finished warming up in advance, returned to the locker room and was soon surrounded by dia reporters.
The ESPN reporter beca a gaphone at this ti:
"Lee, did you notice Miller's remarks after the Ga 3 ga?"
Lee returned to his seat and shook his head with a smile.
He did not answer the question, but turned his head to Ben Wallace on the side and asked:
"Ben, how many points did that guy get in the last ga?"
Ben Wallace, wearing a headband, grinned and said disdainfully:
"It seems to be 12 points, most of which were fake fouls! "
"Little Ben
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