On November 23, the team gathered and resumed training.

In November, the Cavaliers have four games remaining, one in a row in the East, and one at home.

The opponents are the Hawks, Hornets, Pistons and Grizzlies.

With the exception of the Hawks, the other three are all strong teams that can make the playoffs.

So head coach Paul's request is that the other three teams can not win, but the Hawks, who have won in the preseason, must win.

In today's training camp, Paul added two tactics to the team.

In the past, the Cavaliers had three tactics.

The whole team pulled away, and James singled.

The whole team pulled away, and Ilgoskas singled.

The whole team pulled away, and Davis singled.

And the two tactics added today are both designed for Ye Feng.

First, when Ye Feng holds the ball, he can carry out blocking and dismantling tactics.

The second is that when Ye Feng is without the ball, the team provides him with cover when running.

With the outbreak of Ye Feng's two games, Paul finally began to design tactics for Ye Feng, which also means that Ye Feng's status in the team has improved.

Ye Feng couldn't help but think of what Old Curry said to him: "Here, everything has to be fought for by yourself!" ”

If it weren't for the performance in the first two games, how could Paul have designed tactics for Ye Feng?

All in all, this is good news for Ye Feng.

Of course, there is good news and bad news.

And the bad news is not bad in general, but very grim.

In pre-match training, Darius sprained his wrist and will not be able to play tonight's game, and it is uncertain how many games will be suspended, that is, indefinitely.

In addition, McGinnis spent a night in a nightclub, and his body also paid the price, being blown by the cold wind and suffering from the flu.

Blacks and whites have amazing physiques, but they are not without their flaws. For Asians, the flu can be a minor illness that can often be cured without treatment. But for blacks and whites, the number of deaths from the flu each year is terrifying. To put it simply, the influenza virus is a very big threat to blacks, whites, and it is a death-level threat.

As a result, McGinnis is also going to have a truce.

With Boozer, who has been out of action before, the Cavaliers' main rotation has three out of the game, which is a very serious challenge for the Cavaliers.

In the afternoon of the same day, when the Cavaliers flew to Atlanta, the staff took out today's newspaper for Ye Feng, which was a media report interviewing Hawks players.

Raheem is as low-key as ever, not at all like a team boss.

And Jason Terry and Stephen Jackson, the two second-in-command and third-in-command, are too high-profile to speak.

"We're going to win, there's no doubt about it!"

In an interview, Stephen Jackson replied in the affirmative.

"But as far as I know, the Hawks were beaten by the Cavaliers in the preseason."

Reporters add fuel to the fire and try to induce Jackson to say something excessive, which is what journalists do best.

'It was just pre-season, everybody knows that pre-season is just pre-season, it's just a training game, we didn't give it our full strength. Also, I had just joined the team at that time, and I didn't have a tacit understanding with everyone. But now that I'm fit in, I'm going to lead the team to win! ”

Stephen Jackson really has no brains, and a three-in-command just speaks the words of the boss.

On the other side, Terry was talking more about Ye Feng.

"After the last game, I studied the leaves carefully. Scouts all say that Ye Feng's template is Hamilton, but I don't agree with that. In my opinion, he and I are the same kind of players. Fast speed, good at long shots, and passionate...... In short, Ye is great, and he is at least a top five presence in this rookie. ”

Terry did not shy away from praising Ye Feng and praised himself by the way.

"So who do you think will win tonight?"

The journalist asked.

"Atlanta Hawks!"

Terry clenched his fists and said firmly.

"I shouldn't say that, but the Cavaliers have lost three big men tonight, and we have a roster. Obviously, we have an absolute advantage. ”

......

8 p.m.

Atlanta's Philips Arena, where the visiting Cavaliers play first.

With a large number of key players missing, Paul had to field a whole new lineup.

The center forward is still Ilgoskas; On the front line are James and Davis, James played at the No. 4 position against the Hawks core Raheem; The defenders are Capono and Ye Feng.

Kabono, who has not played for a long time, went directly to the starter, and the Cavaliers had no choice.

The Eagles, on the other hand, are the regular five starters.

Theo Ratliff in the center, Raheem and Stephen Jackson in the forwards, and Glover and Terry in the guards.

When the two sides were standing, Terry smiled mysteriously at Ye Feng, his eyes full of provocation.

Honk~

The competition has officially begun.

Ilgoskas took the lead in the jump ball, and the Cavaliers attacked first.

Ye Feng held the basketball steadily and pushed forward steadily.

After crossing the three-point line, Terry came up and hooked his finger at Ye Feng.

"Terry was 'inviting' Ye Feng one-on-one, but I didn't expect the game to be so fierce and full of gunpowder at the beginning! I don't know what Ye Feng will choose, whether to blow up Terry or blow up Terry? ”

Huaxia, CCTV5, Zhang Weiping made a choice for Ye Feng and beat Terry.

Chinese fans also shouted: Beat Terry, teach this little man a good lesson, and teach him how to be a man.

Of course, these do not affect Ye Feng.

After observing the situation on the field, Ye Feng handed the ball to the first height on the field, "Big Z" Ilgauskas.

This is also the team's established strategy, after all, Ratliff is only 208 centimeters, although his rebounding ability and basket protection ability are first-class, but he can't prevent Big Z after all.

Ye Feng made the best choice, and I have to say that although Ye Feng is only a rookie, he has the composure of a veteran and has not been affected by Terry's provocation at all. If I were a coach, I would also like Ye Feng to choose so. ”

Zhang Weiping praised Ye Feng after instructing.

Sure enough, the Eagles are well aware of their weaknesses. As soon as Big Z got the ball, Rahim leaned over and wrapped Big Z and didn't give Big Z a chance to play singles.

Of course, there are empty seats where there are bags.

Big Z saw the opportunity and passed the ball directly to the outside of the empty space.

The Eagles immediately began to make up the defense, tearing down the east wall to make up the west wall, and kept making up the defense.

But no matter how he made up for it, Terry always kept an eye on Ye Feng, even if he missed others, he didn't let Ye Feng vacate.

"It seems that the Eagles are not just talking about winning."

"That's right, they played with a lot of purpose and did their homework. What to do and what not to do is all worked out. For example, Ye Feng will never be given the opportunity to shoot an empty three-pointer. ”

Two on-site commentators discussed.

"The key now is whether the rest of the Cavaliers can take advantage of the open spots, and if they do, the Cavaliers' inside-outside strategy will be a success. If not, then the Eagles are right. ”

"Note that Capono got an open spot, the rookie also has a pretty good three-point shooting percentage, and got his first start today, can he take this opportunity and give Coach Paul a satisfactory answer? That's the key to the game. ”

While talking, Capono made an open jumper, and his posture was very standard, like a textbook.

However, Ye Feng felt a stiff feeling.

Starting for the first time in his career, Capono was still nervous.

The basketball smashed into the front of the basket and jumped out, just a little bit closer to going in.

But the difference is a completely different result.

"The Eagles won the bet, and Capono really can't compare with Ye Feng. If it was Ye Feng, I think this goal would definitely be scored. ”

With the words of the on-site commentary, Capono lowered his head reproachfully.

(End of chapter)