Because there are more newcomers, this year's preseason team needs to run in the lineup in addition to inspecting the bench players as usual.

In fact, with the active free market, teams are also putting more emphasis on preseason than before, and basically let the main team play half the court.

The Nets' first game of the preseason is on the road against the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers made it to the Finals last season and have largely retained their roster this season, with winning the championship their only goal.

Head coach Blatter was also full of confidence, and the starting line-up was laid out at the beginning of the preseason game.

Irving and JR Smith on the outside, James and Love on the front, and Timofey Mozgov on the center.

There are a lot of fans at the Quick Loan Arena, the attendance rate is close to 60%, the Nets have improved by leaps and bounds this season, and in the eyes of many fans, the game between the two sides is a preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Yi Jianlian jumped to win Mozgov and gave the Nets a chance to take the lead in attacking.

Jokic was in the high post and Mozgov was cowering near the free-throw line.

Jokic saw it and raised his hand to shoot.

"Huh!"

In a familiar scene, Jokic hit the Nets' first goal.

On the Cavaliers' offense, Irving dribbled to the frontcourt, cooperated with Love to block and dismantle, and flew directly to the basket after dismantling.

Irving's possession skills were outstanding, and he broke through like lightning along the way.

However, Butler reacted quickly, and as a player who started out defensively, he has a very sharp nose on the defensive end.

Irving's breakthrough was blocked, and the ball was distributed to James, who followed up in the middle, and James pressed Jokic directly to score a layup.

Tang Tian saw this scene on the sidelines, and suddenly couldn't help but shake his head.

James's current size is completely intimidating to Jokic, a big center, and the Cavaliers' lineup is really invincible when it handles injuries well.

The Nets' frontcourt offense, Booker seized the opportunity of Smith's defensive distraction, and came out to get a shot, Jokic's pass was fast, and Booker's shot was also decisive and confident.

"Huh!"

With a crisp sound, Booker's three-pointer also scored!

The Nets started the game without missing a shot!

Blatter was a little upset on the sidelines and yelled at Smith.

Tang Tian was overjoyed, Booker is really talented, this style of play and shooting speed are carved out of the same mold as Thompson.

But in the end, Irving borrowed Mozgov from the outside to block and hit a three-pointer.

After playing for more than a minute, the score was 6-5.

Because it was only a preseason, the defensive intensity of both teams was not particularly large, and they started to attack each other at the beginning.

But soon, the Nets' firepower was a little out of place.

Smith was yelled at and clung to Booker, who didn't get much more chances, while Butler had just arrived at the team, and although he had been practicing together for a lot of time, he had not yet found his place on the offensive end, and the Nets' offense was more focused on Deron and Jokic.

On the Cavaliers' side, Irving, James and Love have played for a season, and they have played very well on the offensive end.

By the nine minutes of the first quarter, the Cavaliers had a 10-point lead over the Nets at 26-16.

Tang Tian didn't have much change in his expression on the sidelines, the Nets still need to run in, and it is a bit difficult to beat the Cavaliers now.

The two teams began to enter the rotation one after another, because they were all rushing to run in the lineup, Tang Tian and Blatter were all substitutes one after another.

On the Cavaliers' side, Dellavidova and Mo Williams on the perimeter, Shambaugh and Jefferson on the front, and Tristan Thompson at center.

On the Nets' side, Livingston, Gordon, Maddy, David West and Pralim also appeared.

Mo Williams came up and hit a three-pointer, and the emotions of the fans were ignited again.

At this rate, even if it's just half a game, the Cavaliers will abuse the Nets.

Livingston's frontcourt organization, West played Jefferson in the low post, Jefferson obviously couldn't hold on, and Shampert could only shrink the defense inside.

Just then, Gordon took advantage of a block from Maddie and reached for the ball.

Livingston's pass went past and Gordon lifted the ball up and took a shot in the air.

"Huh!"

Like a guided missile, it crossed a high parabola and fell directly into the net bag.

An anserball!

This three-pointer also suppressed the momentum of the Cavaliers.

Frank still knows a lot about Gordon, because of the injury, Gordon has reduced his breakthrough and increased his shooting, from a top breakout to a stable pitcher, and Gordon's sweat off the field is definitely not less.

Dellavidova's outside three-pointer missed, Thompson's layup was also interfered with by Pralim, West grabbed a defensive rebound, and the Nets defended one-shot.

Livingston pushed to the front of court this time and played the ball directly to Gordon.

Pulling away on the weak side, Gordon held the ball and beckoned West to pick it up, and then a feint to break inside deceived Jefferson and stepped directly outside the three-point line to shoot.

"Huh!"

Different locations, same results!

Gordon scored another three-pointer!

He is simply a giant microwave oven, coming up and banging two three-pointers, which makes the Nets want to get up.

Tang Tian couldn't help but feel a burst of joy on the sidelines.

Because Gordon has been on a weak team, his performance has declined since the injury came, and no one paid attention to it, but in fact, he worked hard to shoot after the injury, which made him more well-rounded.

The Nets' signing in the summer is definitely a big deal.

Blatter crossed his back on the sidelines with a helpless look on his face, and Gordon's two three-point shots were too fast.

Gordon's two three-pointers also excited the Nets' players on the court, Jefferson blocked the ball and made a layup directly slapped by West, and Maddy took advantage of the defensive rebound.

When it came to the frontcourt, West fell high and played with his back.

Because of Gordon's two three-pointers in a row, the Cavaliers didn't dare to take it in anymore and watched as West pushed Jeffrey inside.

But just when everyone's attention was drawn to him, Gordon suddenly shook off the defensive Shampert and accelerated to the basket.

This time it came down quickly and suddenly, not only Humpert was caught off guard, but the other Cavaliers also did not react.

By the time they realized it, West had already passed the ball as he turned.

Gordon catches the ball and scores a quick layup.

8 to 3!

After being replaced by a substitute, Gordon burst out of the firepower alone, directly closing the gap to 5 points!

Blatter stretched out his hand and called a timeout, although it was a preseason, but it was a bit embarrassing to play like this.

"Well done!" Tang Tian reached out and slapped Gordon when he left the court.

This kind of performance deserves his encouragement.

But this performance is actually not particularly surprising, Gordon's strength is quasi-All-Star level, if you let him play with the opposite pure substitute, and he can't play well, then it is an abnormal performance.