Cleveland is located in the central part of the United States.

The city is close to the southern shore of Lake Erie and is an important transportation artery in the central United States.

Cleveland has a humid temperate continental climate, the city is full of greenery, and the park area occupies one-third of the city's area, known as Forest City.

In terms of population size, the Cleveland metropolitan area has a population of more than 400,000 people, which should be regarded as the second largest city in Ohio.

Compared with international cities such as New York and Los Angeles, it is located in a remote area and has a backward economy, which can only be regarded as a small ball city.

After LeBron James brought his talent to Cleveland, the Cavaliers built a strong team around him and gradually became the upstart in the East.

In the 05-06 and 06-07 seasons, for two consecutive years, the Cavaliers won 50 wins and reached the playoffs.

It can be described as a rainbow of morale, and the three armies are killed.

On the evening of May 6.

The 76ers entered the Quickloan Center arena in Cleveland.

The arena was full of people, the atmosphere was warm, and as far as the eye could see, it was full of Cavaliers' red jerseys.

However, today the Cavaliers played at home, but chose the blue jersey.

76 people chose black.

TNT partners, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith.

"Although I don't like knights, I still have to say that today, the knights will definitely win!"

Barkley said categorically that 76ers fans listened and didn't know where his confidence came from.

"How?"

Kenny Smith asked, hitching around.

"The 76ers' style of play was restrained by the Cavaliers, and in fact, just like they played against the Raptors in the last round, the Cavaliers have already won the series in terms of roster configuration."

"What's so strong about the Cavaliers?"

"Position 3 and position 5."

"First of all, the No. 3 position, we say, Andre Iguodala of the 76ers is a good defender and has very good physical fitness, but if you defend a player of LeBron James's level, Iguodala is still a little immature, in the last round against the Raptors, Iguodala averaged only 13.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, and all aspects of the data are far inferior to his regular season level, indicating that the young man has not fully adapted to the playoffs for the first time."

"Where's the number 5 position?"

"At the No. 5 position, the Cavaliers Zajunas Ilgoskas (Big Z) has height, weight, can be low, can shoot, can grab rebounds, and is well-rounded."

"Such a player is the last thing the 76ers want to encounter, because the 76ers have no weight inside!"

Ross Barkley is very concerned about weight, and on the basketball court, having weight means having confrontation, especially in the restricted area in a tight space, weight and strength occupy a lot of success factors for players.

"Let's say, Chamberlain, O'Neill, and me."

After Barkley's speech, he began to gag regularly, and Smith laughed cooperatively, and the commentary atmosphere was very relaxed.

"The starters are out!" Smith reminded.

76ers starters: Iverson, Kyle Korver, Andre Iguodala, Harrington, Dareham Porter.

Cavaliers starters: Larry Hughes, Alexander Pavlovich, LeBron James, Drew Gooden, Big Z.

The Cavaliers are very traditional lineups, facing the 76ers, both point guards and power forwards have a height advantage, especially Larry Hughes, who is 1.96 meters tall and is a tall guard.

This lineup, which is also the lineup that the Cavaliers have used for a season, is very powerful on the defensive end, and head coach Mike Brown has a deep experience.

Amid the shouts of the fans in the stadium, the game officially began.

The king sat down for a split second, and Dyham Potter jumped the ball to win.

"In this series, the jump ball should be stable." Wang Ming turned his head and joked with Randy with a smile, "Big Z jumps this ball, I might be able to win if I go up." ”

"No kidding, be careful of being heard by the players."

Randy Ayes covered his face and waved.

The spirit of the head coach represents the spirit of a team, and it doesn't matter if the head coach usually laughs and laughs, he must be absolutely serious on the field, representing majesty.

Wang Tomorrow is occasionally not serious, and after making jokes, he relents.

The fans only thought that the two were discussing the battle book, and they didn't know that Wang Ming secretly complained about the opponent's big center.

The 76ers started the offensive wave.

In the last round against the Raptors, the two teams basically didn't talk much trash talk, and Bagyani, who talked a lot, was later reimbursed for the season.

But Larry Hughes is the quintessential black American athlete, and once he got on the court, the conversation never stopped.

When Larry Hughes first entered the league, he was drafted by the 76ers with the 8th pick in '98, and later spent two years in Philadelphia, where he was once known as "Big Iverson" because of his super breakthrough ability and a very similar dreadlock.

But precisely because of the style of play, Larry Hughes likes to break through, hates shooting, and is similar to Iverson, so when he grows up and asks for the starting position, the 76ers can only reluctantly cut their love and trade Larry Hughes out.

Larry Hughes went to the Warriors, then to the Wizards, and finally to the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers are interested in his defensive ability (he was named to the All-Defensive Team in the '05-06 season), but Mike Brown really didn't expect to meet the 76ers in the playoffs.

Larry Hughes defends Iverson?

Mike Brown secretly pinched the sweat.

"Come to me, just like I did with you when I was on the team!"

"When have I been by you?"

"Hmph, one-on-one, you're not my opponent at all, it's a pity that the Philadelphia management is brainless, and it was me who was left behind, maybe I've already won the championship."

Since it's trash talk, Larry Hughes is talking nonsense, and he can say whatever he wants to disturb Iverson.

Iverson snorted coldly and lowered his weight.

The dribble sways from side to side, and from time to time the hands are closed, and it seems that you can switch between shooting and dribbling in an instant.

Iguodala was going to come to the line and receive the ball, but Iverson faced Larry Hughes directly and made a one-on-one assault.

In terms of choice, it is understandable to fight small and big.

Iverson stepped inside, and the knight contracted.

James quietly moved to the free throw line area, and the Cavaliers came up to engage in joint defense, and the baseline was one stop on the two inside lines, which was really the side of Iverson who held the ball, like an iron wall.

Regional joint defense, the pressure on the strong side is too great.

The Cavaliers were in a very good formation, and Iverson's vision was also hindered.

Allen eventually took advantage of Hellam Porter's pick-and-roll and made a mid-range jumper.

Shot around the pile, Larry Hughes interfered with very little.

"Bell!"

The basketball smashed into the frame and bounced, and Gooden pressed Harrington to pick up the rebound.

Gooden's rebounding is very good, especially in the frontcourt rebounding area, averaging 11.1 points and 8.5 rebounds per game this season, including 3.3 frontcourt rebounds, a career high, which is one of the moves that he has now found his place with the Cavaliers - the other is a mid-range fixed-point shot that opens up space.