Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. In this chapter, the Raptors' starting five included Mai Di, Christi, Ka Te, De Te Lei Fu, and Ao Ni Er. Yang Rui aimed for an unexpected victory by leveraging Mai Di or Christi's height against Charlie Wo De, maximizing mid-range shot opportunities. On defense, Mai Di was tasked with switching on pick-and-rolls to counter You Yin, while Ka Te had a reduced defensive burden. Yang Rui planned to give Mai Di over 35 minutes on the court. The Knicks' lineup featured Wo De, Huxi Dun, Bao Wen, Ao Ke Li, and You Yin, who posed challenges with their strong defensive and offensive capabilities. The game started with Mai Di missing a pull-up shot, but his practice in mid-range shooting was intended to mitigate defensive pressure. As both teams focused on defense and one-on-one matchups, the Raptors led 13-6 in the early minutes. The Knicks' strategy shifted with Si Pu Lei Wei Er's substitution for offense, while the Raptors struggled with low three-point shooting. The Knicks pulled ahead, with Si Pu Lei Wei Er scoring several three-pointers, despite efforts from the Raptors' Di Bu Lang to close the gap. The Raptors entered the fourth quarter trailing 65-81. In the final minutes, the Raptors fought hard, tying the game at 88. With the ball and 4.1 seconds remaining, Ka Te attempted a long-range jumper but missed, giving the Knicks a chance to score. Huo Si Dun capitalized on this, making a decisive layup to win the game 90-88. The Raptors still had opportunities in the best-of-seven series. .

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