I was determined to be bad, but I went straight to the Basketball Hall of Fame

Chapter 331 Don't Talk Nonsense (Second)

Cavaliers starting is James, Robin - Lopez, Jamison, Miller plus Sessions.

Compared with the situation in 09 and 10 when the Cavaliers were short on the outside and slow on the inside, this lineup has greatly improved in height and speed.

Especially the arrival of insider Robin Lopez, the Cavaliers finally have a fairly qualified rim protector.

It's just that the Cavaliers still haven't been able to solve the second playmaker problem in a short time.

Their bench depth is also relatively weak, and they still rely heavily on James' performance when he is on the court.

This season, James' personal data has risen slightly compared to last season.

Averaged 30.4 points per game, which was the second time in his career that he averaged 30 points per game.

At the same time, under Min Congda's suggestion, James' assists dropped slightly, from 8.6 last season to 7.2.

Because Min Congda believes that some of James' assists and passes are unnecessary, but instead reduce the team's overall offensive efficiency.

"Some of the passes are for the sake of the assist, don't do that, go straight to the basket, or just reorganize the offense."

Another point is that James' rebounds this season have reached a career high, 8.6, averaging nearly 1 more than last season.

It is also the suggestion given by Min Congda. He believes: "Robin Lopez has flaws in movement, and the protection of backboard rebounds is not particularly good. If you want the team's defense to be more stable, you must give up the fast break to a certain extent. Participate more in the backcourt rebounds and protect the rebounds instead of rushing to the frontcourt to grab points."

Because of this, James' shooting percentage has dropped slightly compared to last season, because there are fewer fast break points.

It can be seen that James is trying to change himself, hoping to lead the Cavaliers further with better performance.

Min Congda's suggestions are very pertinent. These changes will not bring a qualitative change to James in terms of statistics, but their influence on the game has improved compared with the past.

As soon as the game between the two sides started, James broke through the basket continuously, pushing George's defense and making a successful layup.

Gasol Jr. also couldn't stop James from grinding into the basket.

At the beginning, the Cavaliers beat the Clippers 7:0, and James scored 7 points in a row.

As for the Clippers, the same as the last game against the 76ers, they didn't feel good at the beginning and missed the ball.

Curry missed two consecutive three-pointers, indicating that the offense doesn't feel good.

Because the Clippers have won 12 consecutive victories, the team has won consecutive victories, and the excitement brought by the victory is no longer high.

The players didn't have the extreme hunger for victory at the beginning, and they relaxed a little.

The most obvious manifestation of this slack is not the offense, but the defense is not as tight as before.

Seeing this, Lao Deng hurriedly called a timeout, and said angrily, "Look at what you were defending! Where did the help defense go after the pick-and-roll? Why are the footsteps so slow? Everyone's footsteps are slow! Do you think Is the 12-game winning streak long enough? Is it enough?"

Lao Deng's authority in the team is still very strong, and no one speaks up in the face of his criticism.

At this time, someone behind the bench spoke, "It's long enough, it's long enough! It's enough!"

Dunleavy knew who it was without looking up, it must be their beloved General Manager Smart.

Dun Levy, who was still serious when he criticized the players, didn't know what to say.

This coach can't do it!
The young man in the Clippers lowered his head, thinking it was funny but didn't dare to laugh out loud.

After all, when it comes to playing games, you have to be serious!
Min Congda successfully broke the Clippers' timeout.

Dunleavy, the coach, is getting more and more reluctant to do it.

With such a general manager, how can I carry out my work?
The 20-second short pause was hastily ended, which was equivalent to saying nothing.

Before going on the court, Min Congda said to George: "George! Did you say that impressed James? That's how you played at the beginning?"

George immediately said: "Mr. Smart, let's wait and see!"

Min Congda snickered in his heart, we'll wait and see, okay, let's wait and see.

Returning to the court after the timeout, Baron Davis took the initiative to pass the ball to George.

He also wanted to see how George would let Min Congda wait and see.

George faced James one-on-one, dribbling continuously.

Hold the ball on the right and force a breakthrough!

The ball is lost!
James managed to get the ball out of George's hands.

Passing the ball to Sessions, James rushed to the frontcourt like a wild horse.

Sessions made a long pass to James, and James dribbled the ball and exploded with a one-handed dunk!
9:0, the Cavaliers beat the Clippers 9:0 at the start.

The Clippers are still not very good at defending against the opponent's fast-break counterattack.

George broke through and was intercepted, chased back and slipped.

Watching James succeed in a fast break dunk.

It was really impressive.

Min Congda snickered in his heart, this time he was going to teach George a lesson.

The Clippers desperately needed to score, and Randolph stood up at this time.

Jamison was forced to attack Jamison with his back in the low post, and after turning around, he made a hook shot.

After the Cavaliers took the lead at the start, James played more leisurely.

The pick-and-roll cooperation at the top of the arc, a lob pass to Robin Lopez, and a short-range jumper after catching the ball.

Added an assist to his own data.

Robin Lopez is the player Min Congda recommended to be traded to the Cavaliers.

Both offense and defense are very suitable for the Cavaliers.

The defensive end can protect the basket, but the weakness is slow movement.

But the inside line before the Cavaliers was already slow, or even slower.

So in Brown's defensive system, being slower is not a problem.

His height and shot-blocking ability are not available in Varejao and old O'Neal.

On the offensive end, although Robin Lopez does not have the low-post skills like his brother, he has the same good shooting touch as his brother.

Because he stayed in the Suns for two seasons, he played a lot of pick-and-roll cooperation with Nash.

So he did a pretty good job of catching the ball after the pick-and-roll, unlike Varejao who basically didn't make it.

He can even cut outside the pick-and-roll, catch the ball and shoot mid-range jumpers, plus he is young and in the third year of his rookie contract.

For the Cavaliers, it is one of the few deals they have had for so many years that has not been reversed.

The Clippers' offense also gradually recovered, and Baron Davis made a mid-range jumper from the top of the arc.

Beard's state this season has rebounded greatly compared to last season.

The two sides have entered a seesaw state.

At the end of the first quarter, the Clippers trailed the Cavaliers by 22 points at 28:6.

James easily scored 11 points in the first quarter and sent 3 assists. He is still the well-deserved core of the Cavaliers and a league superstar.

And George, who threatened to impress James, had 0 points, 2 turnovers and 1 foul in the first quarter.

At the end of the break, he was so ashamed, and the confident smile on his face before the game was also transferred to Min Congda's face.

"Paul, don't talk nonsense in the pre-match interviews, you understand?" Min Congda kindly reminded George.

George's eyes were focused, and he only nodded slightly, wondering if he listened or not.

Seeing George like this, Min Congda thought, this kid won't rebound in the next game, right?
Want to overthrow the knight?

(End of this chapter)