Pope of Basketball.

Summary

. In the second match, the Knicks used an off-ball screen strategy, focusing on mismatches. The Jazz implemented a strict three-point defense and small-ball tactics, but Larry Johnson dominated with 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, alongside Houston's 24 points. The Knicks won 101-85, leading the series 2-0. . In the third match, despite the Jazz's efforts to tighten their defense against Johnson, Houston exploded offensively, leading to a 103-63 victory for the Knicks, marking the largest point difference in NBA Finals history. . The Jazz fought back in the fourth game, with Malone scoring 34 points, but lost 99-92. The Knicks had a better three-point shooting percentage, hitting 14 of 31, while the Jazz only made 2 of 10. Sloan reflected on the losses and began to doubt his philosophy against three-point shooting. The Knicks celebrated their championship, with players and coaches emotional over their victory. Yang Rui, having proven himself, aimed to become a head coach, while Xi Bo Du felt a mix of admiration and envy for Yang Rui's rapid rise. Houston was named Finals MVP, and the season concluded with the Knicks lifting the championship trophy. .

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