Huaxia, the morning of the day of the game.

Fans woke up early and waited in front of the television.

CCTV5 also sent a luxurious commentary lineup, Zhang Weiping and Sun Zhengping, the pair of Huaxia Erping, who only go out together in international competitions, actually appeared together.

On the TV screen, it was written that the big rocket vs knight, Yao Ming vs Ye Feng.

In addition, the statistics of the two for the season were also played.

Yao Ming: Played in 23 games and led the team to a 13-10 record.

He averaged 16.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.3 steals and 2 blocks per game.

He shot 48.4 percent from the field, didn't make any three-pointers, and shot 76.4 percent from the free-throw line.

Ye Feng played in 24 games and led the team to a 10-14 record.

He averaged 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.

He shot 47.2 percent from the field, second only to Bosh at 47.5 percent among the 2003 rookies who averaged more than five shots per game.

He shot 53.9 percent from three-point range, second only to fellow Capono at 57.9 percent among the 2003 rookies who averaged one three-pointer per game.

He shot 100% from the free-throw line and ranked No. 1 among the 2003 rookies who averaged more than 1 free throw per game and played more than 10 games.

"Yao Ming and Ye Feng's hit rates fully demonstrate the soft touch of our Asians. Although we are not as physically fit as black and white, we are not without any advantages. ”

Sun Zhengping said.

"Of course, this is inseparable from their hard work, and I hope that domestic players can also show such an attitude."

Zhang Weiping said.

"Here, before the game, we will have a simple interview with Yao Ming and Ye Feng to see what they have to say."

In the locker rooms of the home team and the away team, Yao Ming and Ye Feng were interviewed by CCTV reporters before the game at the same time.

"Da Yao, the first duel with Ye Feng is about to begin. As far as we know, your ancestral home is Zhenze Town, Suzhou, Jiangsu, and before Ye Feng came to the country, he lived in Huangqiao Town, Suzhou, Jiangsu. ”

The reporter asked.

"Of course! I didn't know we were fellow villagers. But in any case, we are all Chinese, aren't we? ”

Yao Ming, who has a high emotional intelligence, is comfortable in the face of interviews.

The reporter was also smiling and asked some unnutritious topics.

And finally asked: "Yao Ming, in tonight's game, do you have the confidence to defeat the Cavaliers?" ”

Before Yao Ming could speak, a figure rushed out from behind, hugged Yao Ming's shoulder (Yao Ming was sitting), and spoke with a big grin.

"There is no suspense, we will win. The rookie named Ye is not bad, but he can't compare with Yao, let alone me. He's going to learn a lot from me tonight. ”

At this time, Boss Fu was really crazy.

But it's also really good for Yao Ming, so the fans not only don't hate him, but also like him very much.

"The Boss is right. Of course, the Cavaliers are also very good. The Big Z seniors are very good, and Boozer was also one of the best interior players in my rookie class. James and Ye Feng are the best of this year's rookies and should not be underestimated. It's not easy to beat the Cavaliers, but I'm going to work with the boss and the others. ”

Yao Ming is very modest, very thoughtful, no one can be offended, very Chinese rhetoric.

But Boss Fu on the side shook his head: "Yao, be confident!" You have to be confident! How can you win without the certainty of victory? ”

Yao Ming just smirked and didn't answer.

Boss Fu was helpless, patted Yao Ming's shoulder and left.

This is the difference between Chinese and American cultures, and it is not easy to solve.

On the other side, Ye Feng was also interviewed by Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yang.

is different from Yao Ming's side of being interviewed alone, Ye Feng's side, James, Dalius, Capono, Big Z, Boozer...... Almost the whole team was there, greeting the Chinese fans one after another.

They are all very enthusiastic, after all, everyone knows the power of Chinese fans.

That mysterious force from the East pushed Yao Ming to the All-Star starting position in his rookie season, which is evident.

Of course, the relationship between Ye Feng and the whole team was already good.

The Cavaliers, a team with a large number of young people, do not have a clear class division like the Rockets.

Boss Fu, Mobley, and Yao Ming are first-order, the other main rotations are second-order, and the marginal people are third-order......

In the Cavaliers, Big Z doesn't fight for power, James and Boozer are still young, others are not strong enough, and no one is on the side of others.

Seeing so many NBA players, Xiao Xiao and Xiao Yang are also flattered, these are the strongest basketball players in the world.

I was embarrassed to just ask Ye Feng, so I could only chat with everyone for a while.

Everyone was very enthusiastic, but it seemed that Ye Feng was the most silent one.

Of course, there is still one last question to be asked.

"Ye Feng, who do you think is the winner in tonight's game?"

Suddenly, the Cavaliers players who had been chattering all quieted down and looked at Ye Feng in unison.

Ye Feng, who had rarely spoken, raised his head, looked at the camera seriously, and then pounded his chest vigorously.

"We, knights!"

Ye Feng said firmly.

As soon as the words fell, the locker room exploded.

"Well said, that's it, the Knights defeated the Rockets, there was no suspense."

"Even if Yao is from Ye's hometown, we won't release water."

"Cleveland wins!"

……

A group of people shouted around Ye Feng, excited as if they had already won.

Obviously on the weak side, these guys act like a strong side, and dare to claim that they will not release water.

Of course, that's the Cavaliers' locker room culture today.

Not to mention playing the Rockets, even beating the Lakers and Pacers, everyone will fight with the hope of victory.

Xiao Yang shook his head helplessly and exited the locker room, the group of guys seemed to have forgotten the existence of the two of them.

"It seems that Ye Feng is still more suitable for the NBA than Yao Ming! Although Da Yao's statement is very thoughtful, it is not a statement that the rice culture likes. On the contrary, it is Ye Feng, who is concise and concise, but it is integrated with the culture of the United States. ”

Sun Zhengping said with emotion.

"Of course. After all, Yao Ming is only in his second year in the United States, and it takes time to adapt to the culture of the United States. Ye Feng went to the United States since he was a child, grew up there, lived with the people of the United States, played ball together, and trained together, and he has long been integrated with the culture of the United States.

It seems that at this point, Yao Ming still needs to consult with Ye Feng more, after all, whether he can integrate into the local culture will have a great impact on his career.

Wang Zhizhi couldn't get along, largely because he couldn't fit into the original Maverick locker room. ”

Zhang Weiping concluded.

Soon, it was time to warm up.

Players from both sides enter the court from the players' tunnel and prepare to warm up.

And Ye Feng also met Da Yao for the first time, a legend of Chinese basketball.

(End of chapter)