"This ball is good, O'Neal is really old... Tell everyone about the starting lineups of the two sides. For the Warriors, Curry, Azubuike, Butler, Matthews and Biedrins, Varejao because The back strain was subbed out. The Cavaliers were regular starters, James, Monta Ellis, Stephen Jackson, Antawn Jamison and O'Neal."
Yang Yi added:
"Among them, Monta Ellis is a point guard, but in fact James holds the ball. Monta Ellis is still a shooting guard, mainly with empty-handed cuts and singles. Stephen Jackson is a fake starter. He will play for a while. You have to be taken off, wait until the rotation time and bring a replacement with Mo Williams."
After the two explained the situation of the Cavaliers clearly, the Cavaliers also launched an attack.
James held the ball, like a heavy tank, and ran all the way into the penalty area from the outside. Butler, who was defending him, had no choice but to back up again and again.
Biedrins came up to help defend, but James' expression didn't change at all. First, he blocked Butler and rushed up against Biedrins. Biedrins also jumped up brazenly and reached out to block the block.
The two collided in the air, and Biedrins couldn't bear James' strength at all, and staggered back, but James still had enough strength to throw the ball lightly with his right hand before it landed, and the basketball hit the board.
"Di-"
The referee's whistle sounded, James scored a layup, and an additional penalty was required.
2: 2.
After landing, James showed his strong biceps towards the audience behind the basket and roared loudly, causing enthusiastic cheers:
"King! King!"
Watching this scene from the sidelines, Zhang Yu couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Only when you see James playing with your own eyes, can you clearly feel the sense of oppression. Although this ball is not a dunk, it fully demonstrates James' super physical fitness and athletic ability. Explains why he's the scariest rim shooter on the planet.
James uses his body to the extreme, coupled with a soft finishing touch, he is invincible in the three-second zone.
But just now James actually had the opportunity to give the ball to O'Neal behind Biedrins, but he chose to go hard by himself.
Thinking of James facing reporters before the game, Zhang Yu firmly stated that he had no intention of leaving the Cavaliers, with a smile on his lips.
The little emperor fell into my trap!
Zhang Weiping hates iron but not steel:
"Look, this is the power of James. Biedrins and Butler couldn't guard him at all. As a result, Zhang Yu also withdrew an insider. How can he fight?"
Yang Yi was also shocked by James' ball, and said with some hesitation:
"Director Zhang, don't worry, let's take your time..."
But no matter how powerful James' impact is, his shooting is still weak.
He missed the subsequent free throw, staged a classic "2+0", Biedrins protected the rebound, and the ball returned to the Warriors.
The Cavaliers retreated in time, and the Warriors were unable to play a fast break. Curry steadily advanced to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with Biedrins.
Monta Ellis and O'Neal switched defenses, and the old Shark was replaced in front of Curry.
Curry was not polite at all. Facing O'Neal, who was getting heavier and heavier, he swayed out of space with a change of direction, and raised his hand to throw a three-pointer!
brush!
O'Neal's bloated body couldn't catch up with Curry's movements at all, and the slow blocking couldn't interfere with his shooting at all, and he could only watch the basketball hollow into the net.
5: 2.
Mike Brown frowned, seeing Curry's relaxed look, he probably could play like this for a whole game.
O'Neal can't be allowed to defend Curry alone, otherwise it's just sending points.
Looking back, James continued to hit the inside, but Butler still couldn't stop him, but Matthews swiped his card from the side to help defend, and Biedrins' early interception finally forced James to stop.
But there is a price to pay for three defenses and one defense. James' excellent vision has long noticed the loopholes in the Warriors' defense, and passed the ball to O'Neal at the basket from the gap.
The old shark was waiting for this moment when he came on the stage. After taking the ball, he jumped up and dunked the ball into the basket.
5: 4.
He looked at Biedrins who came to pick up the ball, and a look of unwillingness flashed in his eyes.
I am old after all, even this kind of brat dares to let me go.
That guy Yao was seriously injured, Howard was just a super blue-collar, and the center was lonely after all.
O'Neal thought of Curry's three-pointer against himself just now, and an inexplicable panic rose in his heart. If he was at his peak, would he be able to defend that shot?
Should be able to guard it, but that kid is just a rookie with 9 games, if he plays a few more years...
O'Neal didn't dare to think about it anymore. As a former super center, he was keenly aware that the league would usher in a huge change because of that seemingly harmless baby face, a huge change beyond everyone's imagination. .
But before that, he was still playing in this league, and he was still a bloodthirsty shark!
After Matthews used the screen to shake off Jamison and made a catch three-pointer, O'Neal reached out for the ball in the low post.
The Cavaliers traded him for this, and James immediately passed the ball.
After receiving the ball, O'Neal leaned back with his upper body and leaned tentatively. He knew the strength of Biedrins, and then he hit Biedrins with a heavy force. He took a step back, received the ball and turned around. Open Biedrins' block and hit the hook.
8: 6.
After scoring the goal, O'Neill took a deep breath and hurried back to the backcourt to defend.
He is 37 years old this year, and his physical fitness has dropped a lot compared to his peak period. He can only try to seize the time when his physical fitness is abundant in the first quarter, and maximize his low-post threat.
Afterwards, James controlled his shots, O'Neal frequently played low singles, and Biedrins's small body was simply not enough for him.
Zhang Yu instructed the team to double-team twice, but O'Neal could always get the ball out in time. Monta Ellis and Jamison hit open shots respectively, and Zhang Yu could only switch back to single defense.
Although O'Neal is old, his passing vision is still there, and he is still a low-post killer on the offensive end, but it can't last.
The first quarter of the game was spent with O'Neal showing his prowess. The Cavaliers relied on his low-post offense to increase points, and the offensive end was invincible.
But there are advantages and disadvantages. O'Neill is a double-edged sword, no, he is a double-edged heavy axe, which can injure both opponents and himself when he slashes recklessly.
His mobility is really bad, he retreats very slowly, and often gives the Warriors fast breaks of 5 to 4 opportunities.
Biedrins was rubbed against the ground by him on the defensive end, but had a good time on the offensive end.
Jamison's defense is also commonplace. Together with O'Neal, he was frequently targeted by Curry and Azubuike on the defensive end. No matter how many points the Warriors lost on O'Neal, they recovered as many points from the two.
After the first quarter, the two sides fought to a 32:32 tie, fighting each other, and no one took advantage.
Yang Yi smiled and said:
"The two sides tied in the first quarter, and the Warriors' lineup did not suffer. Director Zhang, which side do you think has the greater chance of winning?"
"O'Neal couldn't defend at all on the defensive end, and he was slow to check out. This made the Cavaliers suffer too much, and it was also the main reason why they didn't have an advantage. I think Mike Brown will change his tactics in the second quarter and will not let Curry attack again. O'Neal on that."
Zhang Weiping looked a little embarrassed. He originally thought that the Warriors' lineup would be crushed by the Cavaliers, but he didn't expect that the two teams would not give in to each other.
After the start of the second quarter, as Zhang Weiping said, Mike Brown removed O'Neal and replaced the backup center JJ Hickson. This is also the Cavaliers' consistent strategy.
O'Neal's physical fitness is not enough, Mike Brown can only let him play the first quarter, rest for another quarter, and then play in the second half as appropriate, so as to maximize the power of the old shark.
In fact, Mike Brown doesn't really want to use O'Neal, but his annual salary is as high as 20 million US dollars, which is higher than James, and is the highest salary in the team. If he doesn't use it, the boss Gilbert will definitely disagree.
He can only dance in shackles, racking his brains to arrange tactics for O'Neill, and try his best to use his residual heat.
After O'Neal went off the court, the Cavaliers' lineup in the second quarter was Mo Williams, Hickson, Stephen Jackson, Delon West and Monta Ellis.
On the Warriors side are Lowry, Watson, Reggie Williams, Big Z and Anthony Tolliver, which is also a pure offensive lineup.
Both teams have the depth of the bench that is rare in the league. Although the Cavaliers are better, their defense is not good enough. The Warriors have become the starting style of the Cavaliers-the big Z has become a double-edged sword.
Without further ado, the two sides fought each other directly. The Warriors' big Z made a mid-range shot, and Mo Williams turned around and scored a three-pointer.
Lowry and Big Z are almost playing the pick-and-roll. They cooperate with each other in training every day, and they have a very good understanding with each other.
And Anthony Toliver didn't dare to do anything. He just threw a three-pointer when he received the ball. Even if there was someone defending in front of him, as long as there was no interference, he would not hesitate at all. Zhang Yu sent him on the field to let him do this.
On the Cavaliers side, Monta Ellis, Mo Williams, and Stephen Jackson took turns to go it alone, and the Warriors' substitutes couldn't prevent it.
In the first 6 minutes of the second quarter, the substitutes of the two teams were red-eyed, and the score rose alternately.
With both Curry and James back on the court, the Warriors led by one point 46:45.
After the start of this game, no team can widen the point difference, and the situation has been very anxious.
After James came on the court, he immediately did one by himself, rushed into the paint against Butler, and was a step slower than Derins's supplementary defense, allowing James to dunk.
After landing, he hammered his chest angrily, raised his head to the sky and let out a long cry, which caused the entire Quicken Loans Center to erupt, and the fans shouted wildly, paying homage to their "emperor".
James wanted to score crazy points today, and his desire to attack was extremely strong. As a result, he didn't play the main attack for one and a half quarters, which almost suffocated him.