Forward to the basket

The preseason, which lasted more than half a month, finally came to an end, and the last battle was staged in Boston.

The Celtics played well in front of the home fans, Pierce played more than 25 minutes for the first time, and he led the team to a 97-89 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Even in the face of "little emperor" LeBron James' strong counterattack in the second half, the Celtics also firmly defended their victory, preventing the Cavaliers from retreating from the North Shore Garden.

Chen Feng and Rondo did not play more than 15 minutes in this game. In order to let the main players enter the game state as soon as possible, Rivers basically followed the main frame of last season in the game.

It's just that the disabled LaFrentz was missing in the inside line this time, and the injured Ratliff and Jefferson were replaced. Ratliff's offensive ability is not strong, but it is still possible to interfere with Igor Skas.

However, Jefferson, who was just placed in the starting lineup by Rivers, played a decisive role in the interior.

Jefferson's outstanding performance inside really made it difficult for Varejao to parry. His 16 points and 11 rebounds completely overwhelmed the opponent. It was precisely because of his performance inside that the Celtics were able to win smoothly.

In terms of rebounds, they even beat their opponents 52:35, and they succeeded repeatedly in the second offense.

Although Chen Feng didn't have much playing time, he also ravaged the Cavaliers' backup center Porada to death in the paint. This also forced Gooden to come over and mark Chen Feng himself.

Then Chen Feng was very wise and was put on the bench by Rivers after receiving two fouls.

The focus of the whole game is still on the point-breaking battle between Pierce and James, especially during the summer vacation, the little emperor who once made a high-profile declaration that he would lead the Cavaliers to the finals.

The performance was eye-catching, and even Rondo sighed on the sidelines, "That guy is really strong!"

"Hey, Rajon, are you ignoring my existence when you comment on others like this? Brother, the upper body line is not as perfect as him? Besides, that guy has a thick lip like Angelina Jolie's. What's there to see? Yes, I have been trying so hard not to run out to find a stove to roast those two fat sausages."

Chen Feng was already very upset within a few minutes of the game, but he saw the "Little Emperor" on the court recklessly relying on his physical strength to attack Szczerbiak's defense.

That guy didn't play in the last preseason game, but this time he seemed to have a good time attacking the Celtics inside. Although he didn't come up until the second half, he had already scored 21 points.

Seeing his opponent acting wildly under his nose like this, with Chen Feng's personality, it is already a very sensible behavior to resist cursing from the sidelines. He really wanted to go up and show the little emperor a little bit of power.

But Rivers didn't give him a chance. Looking at Rivers' eyes, he was clearly warning Chen Feng, "You better not cause me any trouble now, kid! Otherwise, I'll send you to NBDL!"

"The guy you're going to roast, someone said that if he played 15 years in the NBA, he would probably make a billion dollars or more, and that's the difference between you and him now, you know?"

Rondo despised Chen Feng angrily once. Rivers's snow storage plan made Rondo, who has always been calm, a little bit unable to restrain his urge to play, especially when he met an opponent.

"Believe me, Rajon, an outdated thing like the emperor will always be overthrown. If we can meet the Cavaliers in the playoffs this season, we will put him on the floor!"

Looking at Chen Feng's appearance, it didn't look like he was joking. Rondo was really looking forward to whether this bald guy would use his muscles to fight head-on when he met the "Little Emperor".

This level of competition is not something that Rondo needs to consider. If a muscular man like James is left to a beast like Chen Feng, the scene will definitely be very hot.

But now this can only be a hypothesis. When Pierce led the team to win this game, the Celtics' preseason game finally came to an end. The [-]-[-] result is not very good, but Rivers has Use these warm-ups to finalize the team's basic lineup, which will be his team for the regular season.

Although Alan Lei and Pisloger fought for several games, they still failed to catch the Celtics because of strength issues, and Grant, who was traded, was waived early.

Ratliff finally squeezed into Rivers' roster after a five-game truce. Although Chen Feng's performance had left a mark on the coaching staff, they still had to consider the stability of their results.

An old fritter like Ratliff who has been playing for several years can always adapt to the atmosphere of the regular season faster.

However, like Gomes and Telfair failed to enter the regular list, they can only stay on the injured list for the time being. It can be seen that Rivers is actually not satisfied with their abilities.

It's just that the possibility of the team continuing to trade is too small now, and it can only be used as a last resort. Anyway, Rivers still has the opportunity to replace some players before February, although the exchange may not be easy to use.

Rivers really wanted to throw Ogwakandi into the injured list, but considering that this guy's height is still a bit useful, so after weighing it again and again, let Telfair temporarily go to the corner to draw circles.

In addition to the need to consider the whereabouts of these marginal players, Rivers has already made arrangements for other players, especially the starting lineup, which has basically been finalized.

Although Chen Feng and Rondo said they were not nervous, they were still a little nervous before the final roster was finalized. After all, they were still rookies, and whether they could make it to the regular season was up to the head coach.

It's just that neither Chen Feng nor Rondo knew. When Rivers finalized the team roster, apart from Pierce and Jefferson, the names of Chen Feng and Rondo were actually the first names that Rivers determined.

But not wanting to make these two rookies too proud, Rivers announced that the two first-year rookies entered the regular list until the end.

Rao Chen Feng usually had an unscrupulous appearance, but he didn't let go of his clenched fist until Rivers pronounced his name.

"Boy, your first NBA season is here, prepare to die, otherwise your ass will always be glued to the cold bench. I think you don't want to be a spectator watching the drinking fountain."

As an assistant coach, Thibodeau would say a few words of encouragement to those who were destined to leave and those who wanted to stay, but when it was Chen Feng's turn, it turned into a rare ridicule.

"I don't want to hang out with that guy Scalabrian every day. My goal now is the starting lineup. Hey, Al, you have to work hard, don't let me squeeze you out of your main position!"

Chen Feng's call to Jefferson was directly filtered by the other party, and he returned a middle finger.

"Look, that guy is scared. He doesn't dare to look at me now. He's obviously afraid."

Chen Feng pointed at Jefferson with a contemptuous expression and said, such a move made Thibodeau realize that it was a bit unnecessary to come and encourage this kid. This guy's nerves are obviously twice as thick as ordinary rookies!

nervous?When the list was not confirmed, Chen Feng would be a little nervous, but now, he only has excitement, a kind of excitement before the battle, just like when he challenged Hammond for the first time.

It's just that now his opponent is no longer Hammond, but replaced by a group of stronger big guys.

Finally finalized the final list of personnel, Rivers also began the final lecture before the new season.

"Last year our team was terrible, oh, actually, I'm saying that's an understatement, and I don't want to say that last year we played like shit, I can only say that the results were very bad. I sometimes go to When you buy something from a fast food restaurant, the salesperson will look at you with disdain for a long time. My son Austin will not even talk about his relationship with me at school because he feels that my stupid father screwed up the Celtics. And you guys , probably heard no less boos than I did."

What Rivers said may sound a bit ridiculous at first, but the expressions of the old players like Pierce are a bit embarrassed. It can be seen that they are also blushing at the poor results of last season, although everyone may try their best , but it cannot change the shame brought by 33 wins.

Although a novice like Chen Feng has not experienced the disastrous defeat of last season, he could also feel an unprecedented sense of oppression from his teammates during training and preseason. Having been completely released, Chen Feng could imagine how difficult last season was.

Rivers paused temporarily. After observing the expressions of the players, he asked Thibodeau to post the new season's schedule on the blackboard, and then pointed with his finger before continuing to speak.

"There are 82 games in the regular season. If all the playoffs are played, there will be a total of 28 games from the first round of the playoffs to the finals. Of course, no team seems to have been so unlucky. If All dragged to the seventh game, and even the Terminator would have a nervous breakdown."

Such a joke from Rivers finally covered up the awkward atmosphere just now.

"I'm just a hypothesis now. If all of them are to be played, we will play a total of 110 games. On November 11, that is the first game of our new season. This is a schedule. I hope it Can start from 2 and end at 1, write down every opponent you have won!"

Maybe Rivers doesn't have the outstanding eloquence of Pat Riley, but the fat man's resolute eyes are already conveying a goal to everyone, that is, he doesn't want to continue to repeat the aggrieved state of last season. , will be them, will be the beginning of the new Celtics!

Get into the playoffs!Even the finals!This is not an overwhelming ambition, but a driving force to move forward!

"Use your hands to wash away the failure! Let everyone start trembling for the Celtics again!"

What responded to Rivers was not yes, but a group of guys in green clothes beating their chests and roaring!

Let the shame stay in the past, and they will win glory with both hands in the new season!

And Chen Feng was also beating his chest hard, "This is my new season, I want everyone to remember my name!"

No one knows that the flag of the Celtics has once again been raised in the North Shore Garden Arena, and they are on the road again.

On November 11nd, the New Orleans Hornets, the first game of the Celtics!

Chen Feng was eagerly waiting for the group of stinging wasps.

(Actually, I wanted to update a little more yesterday, but... I went to watch the cba finals, and I regretted it, because all I saw was the defending champion's unglamorous performance. I have never supported Beijing, but last night, my first The face of a champion coach who was so disgusting once, telling the players to kick, this is the order given by the head coach of the eight-time seven-time champion team, do you dare to be more shameless?)