Chapter 201: The Battle That Can't Be Lost

Cao Jian didn't care about anything else, he rushed directly into the toilet, took a bath, scrubbed all the key parts of his body, and after taking a bath, he also took out the cologne that James gave him last time and sprayed it. In the past, Cao Jian didn't use perfume, why did he think a big man would wipe this thing?

Mother. It's really.

Yes, he was also extremely disgusted with this thing before, but later he learned that James and their mother, but because they had a smell on their bodies, they had to cover it up with perfume, and it was really not good if they didn't wipe it.

has been with them for a long time, and Cao Jian doesn't want to use second-hand perfume all day long, so he simply uses it.

After changing the equipment and going out, however, at this time, Cao Jian's mobile phone, the buckle prompt sounded, but it sounded, Cao Jian covered all the buckle information, leaving only Chen Yanping, at this time, the mobile phone buckle prompt sounded, except for Chen Yanping, who else could there be.

Chen Yanping's buckle lifted sounded, and for a while, Cao Jian also dispelled the idea of "playing". At this moment, with his mobile phone in hand, he couldn't wait to jump up from the ground and cheer loudly.

After the excitement, Cao Jian still looked at Chen Yanping seriously and sent him a message:

Why? I just had a class. And on weekdays, I don't go online much.

Class? Class? Class?

Chen Yanping didn't ignore me, she just went to class, Cao Jian was also happy, quickly pressed the keyboard, sent a message, and started chatting.

However, because he had to continue the class later, Cao Jian couldn't talk for long. However, they also made an appointment for the next chat.

After chatting with Chen Yanping, Cao Jian felt evil fire in his heart. It's also contained, and at this time, I feel that I have this kind of thought, which is extremely shameless, how can I be like this?

He also completely dismissed the idea of going out to find someone to put out the fire.

The evil fire was also suppressed, and Cao Jian was also seriously and attentively engaged in watching the game video.

Against the Toronto Raptors, this battle can give the Cavaliers a great opportunity to rank ninth in the Eastern Conference. It can be said that after this village, it is likely that there will be no such store.

The Cavaliers are now 0.5 wins away from the Toronto Raptors, a difference of 0.5 wins. If they win, then the Cavaliers will blow up the Raptors, and if they lose, then I'm sorry. The Cavaliers will be moving further and further from the ninth place in the Eastern Conference.

Before the All-Star Game. Including the battle with the Toronto Raptors, the Cavaliers only have a total of three games, and if the Cavaliers can't win the Raptors in this game, then they will be in the eighth place in the Eastern Conference before the All-Star break, which can be said to be almost nothing.

How do you say that?

The Cavaliers are now 1.5 wins away from the Boston Celtics in eighth place in the East, with the Cavaliers remaining three games from eighth in the East and the Celtics having one game left.

Crucially, the Celtics' final game was against the Washington Wizards, the weakest team in the Eastern Conference. This game is believed the Celtics will not miss, in other words before the All-Star break. The Cavaliers are at least 2.5 wins away from the Celtics.

In other words, the Cavaliers can't lose any of the last three games, and if they lose one, the Cavaliers won't be in the top eight in the East.

In the three games before the All-Star Game, the Cavaliers' opponents were the Raptors, Grizzlies and Celtics.

Moreover, in the battle against the Raptors, the Cavaliers still played the second game back-to-back, the Raptors were waiting for work, while the Cavaliers were tired and tired, how to play this game.

Although the game has not started yet, just looking at the video of the game, Cao Jian feels that if he wants to win this game, he is hanging, very hanging, really hanging.

It's not that the Raptors are the Lakers or the Cavaliers want to beat them, and they don't have any chance.

Strictly speaking, the Raptors don't belong to the Lakers' aristocratic team, the giants. In fact, the Toronto Raptors are one of the youngest teams in the NBA, having only joined the NBA in the 1995-1996 season.

If you put the Raptors in the history of the league and compare them to other teams, the history of the Raptors is short, very short, only a few short years. But after a few years in the NBA, he quickly became one of the most competitive teams in the East.

Although the Raptors have been in the NBA for a short time, the Raptors are very competitive, having made the playoffs for three consecutive seasons.

In the 1999-2000 season, the Raptors traded draft picks for Anthony Brown. Davis, the team has grown. And, the core of the team, Vince. Carter continued to improve, finishing the season with a 45-37 record and making the playoffs. Although, in the playoffs, the Raptors were inexperienced and eliminated 3-0 by the Knicks, they have already made history by becoming the first NBA team to reach the playoffs in Canada.

From this point of view alone, the Raptors are better than many new teams, and they can enter the playoffs in less than ten years after joining the league.

However, the Raptors were not satisfied with this, and in the 2000-2001 season, the Raptors also built on the original foundation, and this season they reached the Eastern Conference semifinals.

In this season, the Raptors entered the playoffs with a record of 47-35, and in the first round they welcomed the Knicks, who defeated their opponents 3-1 to avenge last season's one-shot victory.

Although, in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Raptors lost to the 76ers after seven bloody battles, but in the last game, Carter and Iverson of the 76ers both scored 50 points.

This battle also laid the foundation for Vince. Carter's status as a first-line star in the league is not just a dunk.

After this season, the Raptors also continued to adjust the lineup, and in the 2001-2002 season, they also invited the "big dream" Olajuwon to help, but the "big dream" is old, although it didn't play much role, and Carter was unfortunately injured at the end of the regular season this season. However, the Raptors still ended the regular season with a nine-game winning streak and drew a happy end.

This shows the depth of the Raptors' roster.

Though. Raptors boss Vince. Carter failed to participate in the subsequent playoffs, but the Raptors did not give up, although they lost two games first, but they turned two sets in a row at home, but unfortunately lost to the Pistons in Game 5 with a big lead, and went out with hatred.

And just last season, Olajuwon, who was brought in last season, also retired this season. The Raptors lineup has also changed slightly, but. This does not affect the Raptors.

Vince. Carter is still the core of the team. Davis remains the interior pillar of the Raptors.

This season, the Raptors also welcomed Hunter to provide firepower to the perimeter. Alvin. Williams and Williams, the "garbage dog", and others have also grown rapidly. The Raptors have formed a relatively fixed lineup.

Luckily, in the 2003 draft, the Raptors got power forward Chris. Bosh, who got Bosh's Raptors, has also made great strides this season, from the position they established in the Eastern Conference last season to the ninth place in the Eastern Conference now, and they have made a big difference. The momentum of the Boston Celtics in the eighth place in the front of the East is the best proof of this.

This battle knight against the Raptors. It certainly won't be easy.

Cao Jian, who was watching the video, frowned.

Although, before this battle, on the Cavaliers' side, James and others were also very ruthless, but Cao Jian didn't believe much in these, there are some things, when you really do it, you can do it. It's useless to say it with your mouth on it.

In terms of lineup comparison, Cao Jian really doesn't have much confidence in the knights.

Although, this season, the Cavaliers have introduced James, and judging from the record, the Cavaliers have made great progress, but Cao Jian is very clear that this is just a superficial phenomenon.

The depth of a team's lineup can not be refined overnight.

Of course, it's not impossible.

Unless you're willing to be like Lakers owner Buss, for the sake of the team's record, spare no expense, regardless of the league's luxury tax, to build a luxury roster.

Unfortunately, the Cavaliers are not Lakers, and the Cavaliers are not in Los Angeles, the second-largest ball market in the United States.

Of course, Lakers owner Buss dares to play like this, because he has the capital to squander, make a lot of money, enhance his own configuration, and build a strong team, which is understandable.

Having said so much, to sum it up, in one sentence, the depth of the Cavaliers lineup is not enough, and at critical moments, they still have to rely on stars to solve problems.

And now the Cavaliers, who are counted as stars, are Cao Jian and James.

If these two people can't open the situation, then the knight will definitely be finished.

This point was also well reflected in the competition.

The knights fought against the Raptors, and they also fought as promised.

The main lineup on the Cavaliers' side has not changed, while on the Raptors' side, the main lineup is:

Point Guard: Erwin. Williams

Shooting Guard: Vince. Carter

Small forward: Jay. Ross

Power Forward: Chris. Bosh

Center: Donyer. Marshall

This battle is related to who can rank ninth in the East Division between the two sides, which is also the focus of today's East Division game.

In this game, TNT also invited the NBA's famous mouth, Kenny. Smith and Charles. Barkley went to broadcast the game live, and I have to emphasize that Barkley is really stinky and the game has not started yet, and they are also discussing whether James is Jordan's successor before the game.

Before, James was asked by reporters whether he was Jordan's successor, and his domineering declaration also offended many people, and they also thought that James was arrogant, arrogant, and rebellious, and they also stood up one after another and attacked James, among them, Barkley was one of them.

"That arrogant and ignorant rookie, he really thinks he is who he is. Don't be the next one, just be the first one. Silly short. ”

"Sir. When you say this, are you not afraid of offending people? How do you know James can't be the next Jordan? ”

"Can he? Does he have the back of Jordan's brother? Is there a coordination with him? Is he flexible? No, he didn't, he was just a rookie with slightly better physical fitness. ”

"Oh. So you think so, then do you think Cao, is it okay? ”

"Cao, who is it? Oh, I see. You mean, the softie who only shoots three-pointers from beyond the three-point line? Is he possible? He's just a soft guy who can shoot. Jordan is outside the three-point line all day, can he be Jordan by shooting? Do you think that's possible? It's absolutely impossible. ”

"So who do you think could be Jordan's successor?"

"Kobe Bryant, Maddie can do it, they can't. And, of course, Vince. Carter, I think he's very Jordan for dunks. If he hadn't been bothered by injuries, I would have chosen him, and he could even be in front of Kobe Bryant and Maddy. ”

"Speaking of Vince, do you think Vince will lead the team to victory in this game?"

"It's an absolute, inevitable thing. Did you know that the Raptors are better than the Cavaliers in terms of roster depth and core players, and this is the Cavaliers' back-to-back games, and this is the fourth game of the Cavaliers' six-game streak, and what about the Raptors? The Raptors rested for three days, a full three days off, oh my. I really don't know what the Cavaliers can do to beat the Raptors and where the Cavaliers have an advantage. ”

"Thank you Sir for such a wonderful review, and finally, a question, Chris. Bosh, LeBron and Cao, these three players are all three rookies who are extremely good and excellent this year, if you were to choose one of the three of them to be this year's Rookie of the Year, who would you choose? ”

Hearing this question, Barkley thought for a moment and replied: "First choose LeBron, second choose Chris, third choose Cao ......"

Cao Jian was once again placed at the bottom.

……

Being Charles. Barkley and Kenny. While Smith was chattering, the battle between the Raptors and the Cavaliers officially kicked off.

As soon as the game opened, the Cavaliers were really as they analyzed, the start was extremely weak, all the players of the Cavaliers, except for Cao Jian, their legs seemed to be filled with lead, how slow their steps were, how slow they were, and they were directly beaten by the Raptors at the beginning of the game.

The Raptors were extremely smooth to open, starting with Vince. Carter was outside the three-point line, three shots, opening the game for the Raptors, and on the Cavaliers' side, the basket seemed to have a lid, no matter how he shot.

The Raptors also seized the opportunity, Vince. Carter and inside line Chris. Bosh, who connected in the air, helped the Raptors extend the score to 5 points in one fell swoop.

The knights were low, Boozer attacked one, or it was short, no.

It's still Bosh, Bosh defends against Boozer under the basket, rolls over and shoots, there is.

7-0

James chose to play alone with the ball, which did not work well, the speed was too slow, and he was limited.

Bad passes, Raptors chances, Vince. Carter broke through, went straight to the Cavaliers' inside penalty area, and dunked with one hand, although Carter's dunk is not as domineering as before, but the kung fu is still there, the posture is still picturesque, and his shot also attracted the fans to scream in unison.

9-0

The knights were directly beaten at the beginning of the game and couldn't find the north, and they also quickly asked for a timeout. (To be continued......)

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