Chapter 320: Before the Christmas War
Return to the first battle.
Li Wan handed over a gorgeous data sheet:
52 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals.
In particular, the Cavaliers, who had 2 wins and 6 losses in the previous 8 games, defeated the Hornets, who are currently ranked 2nd in the league.
It's even more surprising.
That's too obvious for the team, right?
Is it really such a bug?
Basketball is not a game, but the news is......
Therefore, early the next morning, the news headlines of major media were related to this game, or rather, they were all related to Li Wan.
The group of commentators led by Barkley boasted that Li Wan was "in the sky and not in the ground", and when the American reporters saw that the cowhide was blowing so big, they naturally wanted to report it, so that everyone knew that they were "licking" Li Wan's posture.
It's just that the media at this moment don't know what Li Wan will be like next.
On December 18, Li Wan made a comeback in the second battle and fought the Bobcats again.
Li Wan, who just threw 11 three-pointers in the last game against the Hornets, continued to feel hot in this game, throwing in 6 three-pointers in the first half, and when he clocked out in the third quarter, the number of three-pointers he hit in this game has reached 8, and finally Li Wan got 45 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists in this game "quasi-triple-double".
On December 20th, Li Wan came back for the third game, facing the old owner Orlando Magic, this time he was even more crazy in the first half, throwing in 7 three-pointers, and finally the game was over, Li Wan hit a total of 10 three-pointers, and got a total of 52 points, 12 rebounds and 7 assists.
Tonight's Amway Arena was packed, and it was the first time this season that the arena had reached "full attendance".
Before they knew it, Li Wan's return to the city every season had become a festival for these fans.
And Li Wan's crazy performance also made Orlando fans cry......
Woo woo, Giegie still loves us!
If we didn't love, he wouldn't hurt us so hard!
The game also made Lee the first player in NBA history to shoot at least seven three-pointers in three consecutive games.
Even Stephen Curry, who is crazy outside the three-point line this season and wants Haotian, can't reach the state of Li Wan.
But Leewan's performance wasn't over yet, and on Dec. 22, Leewan made another nine three-pointers against the Dallas Mavericks......
Journalists asked why "he was in such hot form".
Li Wandao: "I have rested for a long time, my brothers are very hard, and now ...... It's their turn to rest! β
When the Cavaliers heard Li Wan's words, they felt that Cleveland in December was not very cold!
With such "bosses", they feel like they are in spring every day!
Li Wan is really, it's so warm!
The reporters continued to ask, "Do you think your performance from beyond the three-point line will last?" β
Li Wandao: "In the game, I can!" β
These words made all the reporters around him laugh.
Also......
This is undoubtedly a stupid question.
Who can consistently hit at least seven three-pointers in a single game?
Wake up, this is the NBA in reality, not a 2k game!
Although Li Wan's recent performance does make people feel no different from 2K games, he is a human after all!
If you are a human being, you will have ups and downs in your state.
Although Li Wan's state is already well-known for his stability in this league, he averages 7 three-pointers per game, which is still too exaggerated!
But if Li Wan knew that they understood it this way, I am afraid he would say a word:
You're all wrong!
Avaging 7 three-pointers per game, it is really not difficult for Li Wan now.
After all, the "Nerve Knife" badge is too BUG!
At the beginning of the season, his three-point shooting was not as impressive as it is now, mainly because he changed his style of play and needed time to adapt.
In the past, he was more accustomed to using mid-range shooting to solve problems, and the three-point shot was just an auxiliary means......
is like the "mid-shot king" Houston, his three-point stepping on the line is accurate, but once he pays attention to the three-point line under his feet, his accuracy immediately declines. Does this have anything to do with strength?
It's more a matter of shooting habits.
Habits are scary things, and once they are set, they are really hard to change.
Li Wan also did not play the legal type for a long time, coupled with his strong ability to adjust, so that he could achieve more than a month in the new season, gradually get rid of the dependence on relying on mid-range jumpers to solve problems, and began to consider using three-point shots to increase the threat!
That's why he's starting to outwork Stephen Curry in his late three-point shots...... It's just that injuries have delayed his "transformation performance".
Otherwise, the madness of the moment should have happened in early December.
Therefore, Li Wan's "in the game, it must work" does not mean that his state will fluctuate.
What he wants to say is that the rest of the league's head coaches will not let him go beyond the three-point line, and there will definitely be more three-point targets for him in the future. ββFrom the opponent's defensive strategy in the past few days, it can be seen that the head coaches of other teams in the league have become more and more targeted at Li Wan's three-point shots, and in the battle with the Dallas Mavericks, Li Wan can clearly feel that the Mavericks have even studied his shooting hotspots outside the three-point line, and there are so many angles that he is resolutely not allowed to stand.
Of course, even if the opponent is targeted, Li Wantie has the heart to make more than a dozen shots, and he can also average 7 three-pointers per game.
But here's the problem......
The matter of "Langtou" has always had nothing to do with the "steady Li Wan".
What he's better at is solving battles in a more relaxed and targeted way!
If this way requires him to give up part of the stage to his brother, he will not hesitate. This is also the reason why Chris Bosh has become a "dragon king" in seconds when he comes to his side, and Wiggins can grow steadily.
Compared to him, the "best player of all time" is not so good in this regard.
Until the age of 82, he still likes to keep the whole cake for himself and distribute it to him.
This is also the reason why there is no rookie around him to take the lead, and the occasional flash of inspiration is when he is injured, and he seizes the opportunity to come forward.
December 23rd.
After the Cavaliers finished beating the Mavericks, they immediately rushed to the Jewish Jazz.
Although Li Wan did not mean to rest in this "back-to-back", Tyronn Lu still decided to let him take turns to rest, and also gave a reason that Li Wan couldn't refuse:
"Christmas is coming, and we have more important things to do!"
When Li Wan heard him say Christmas, he also nodded and did not refute anything.
The Cleveland Cavaliers name is still on the Christmas Wars program this season.
And their opponents ......
It's none other than the Bulls, who beat the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals last season!
Such a "moment of revenge" is worth Li Wan's round-up rest.
However, although Li Wan took a break in turn, the Cavaliers won this "back-to-back" game.
Wiggins played very aggressively in this game, and he usually looked silly with a bit of rare ferocity. In this game, he ended up with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, in addition to 2 steals and 1 block.
The performance is not average......
On the car back to Cleveland, Wiggins, who was sitting with Li Wan, suddenly turned his head to Li Wan and said, "Li Wan, this time...... I'm definitely not going to hold you back anymore! β
The resolute gaze made Li Wan stunned.
He still wasn't used to such a hot-blooded Wiggins......
Wrong!
It shouldn't be said that Wiggins is not suitable for such a hot-blooded Wiggins.
It should be said that it ......
Not very comfortable with the more and more enthusiastic Wiggins at the moment.
Such a warlike look is sure that "Brother Goji Berry" can have?
Li Wan smiled and nodded.
This piece of jade can be regarded as chiseled out by him!
Meanwhile, the Bulls also wrapped up their game for the night.
Facing Leewan's old club, the New York Knicks, the Bulls took the game with little effort.
128 to 108, a 20-point victory.
But after all, the opponent is the New York Knicks, who are at the bottom of the East, and they have not won five games so far this season.
Even if they won, the Bulls weren't too happy.
Thibodeau, in particular, faced an interview after the game and bluntly said that there was nothing to be happy about for the Bulls about this victory.
"This is a win that should have been won, and I'm more focused on the next game against the Cavaliers than this one......
Li Wan's recent momentum is too fierce.
Now there is a special rotation for the "Christmas War", and everyone knows that this is for the Bulls.
The opposite side is preparing to win this "Christmas war", and he naturally doesn't want the team to lose to the Cavaliers......
"It's going to be a tough fight, but I'm sure we can have the last laugh! Because...... We've got Derrick Rose! β
"In my opinion, he is no less than Li Wan's player!"
Derrick Rose is averaging 27.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 7.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game so far this season...... There has been no significant improvement in performance compared to last season, and there has even been a regression in many aspects of the data.
But if you take a closer look at Derrick Rose this season, you can see his progress very clearly.
He......
There is a projection!
In particular, his shooting percentage from beyond the three-point line reached a career-high 37%!
A "Windy City Rose" that has not suffered major injuries and has developed projection abilities in advance......
Of course, that's not all he has in the holes.
Jimmy Butler!
The "Plan B" member, who is favored by Li Wan, also honed his three-point shooting ability this summer.
He is currently averaging a career-high 37% three-point shooting percentage per game!
As he developed a relatively consistent shooting ability with Derrick Rose, coupled with Ruel Deng, who already has first-class shooting skills......
In this way, the biggest flaw of the Bulls this season: no three-point shooting, has been compensated!
In Thibodeau's opinion, the Bulls could have done better than last season......
Well......
Last season's result was an overall runner-up without a trophy.
Better results than the overall runner-up......
Is that still to say?
Overall Winner!
The entire Bulls have been working in that direction this season.
It is worth mentioning that after winning against the New York Knicks, they overtook the Nets and reached the first place in the East for the first time this season.
At this moment, they can be described as imposing!
At this time, ushering in the "Christmas War" with the Cavaliers, it is natural to win!
No matter where the Cavaliers are at the moment, for any team in the league to go for a championship, they have to beat this team.
It's only when you've beaten the Cavaliers in the regular season that you can shout the slogan "We're the champions" with dignity!
More important points:
Last season, the Bulls stepped on the Cavaliers to enter the Finals.
Won last season, lost this season......
This will be a blow to anyone!
So, you can't afford to lose!
It was also for this reason that the Bulls hurriedly ended the interview and returned to Chicago early, as if playing "back-to-back".
Before they returned to Chicago, the Cleveland Cavaliers had arrived in Chicago.
It was Christmas Eve, American time.
Li Wan and Taylor in the hotel and "Little Li Wan" video.
Unknowingly, "Little Li Wan", who was born in the summer, is almost 6 months old.
But if you look at the body type......
Why is this only 6 months old?
That's at least a little over 1 year old, right?
"I was still awake and eating my hands and hands, and I fell asleep after a while."
Taylor tried his best to focus the camera at "Little Li Wan", and when the lens focused, revealing the clear face of "Little Li Wan", Li Wan watched for more than ten seconds, and then she aimed the camera at herself again.
Behind her stood Gigi Hadid.
When Taylor pointed the camera at her, she also greeted Li Wan warmly: "Hello, brother-in-law." β
Li Wan smiled at her.
He knew that this Christmas, several of his son's godmothers would come to the house to spend the holiday with him.
Think about the scene of Yingying Yanyan at that time, and then think about how your son will probably grow up in such an environment in the future......
Jie, yes?
Don't mind "Jia Baoyu"!
After saying hello to Hadid, Lewan chatted with Taylor Swift for a while, and when it was almost over, Taylor Swift glanced to the side twice, and suddenly lifted her clothes, and the inside ......
It is a hollow black QQ underwear.
The balloon, which has become bigger than usual because of the rise of N, is a little tempting to look at at the moment.
"Miss you!"
After the bold move, Taylor Swift gave a kiss in the air, and then hung up the video in a hurry for fear of being discovered.
Li Wan's mind replayed the moment when she lifted her clothes, which was extremely profound.
OK......
Not a chick!
Otherwise, you will be able to sleep this night?
December 25 arrived.
Although it was an away game, Li Wan still prepared gifts for everyone, a Rolex watch for everyone.
Including Tyronn Lue also received gifts from Lee Wan.
Flattered, his expression was more like "sea bass".
Meanwhile, in the Bulls' locker room, Thibodeau is mobilizing for the game: "...... Remember, we are number one in the East, which means we are the best team in the East, this is our home stadium, and I believe that here, no one can beat us! β
His prestige in the Bulls is undoubted, and his words directly ignited the fire in the eyes of the Bulls players. One by one, they geared up and walked towards the home players' tunnel.
The moment they came out of the tunnel of the home players, the deafening cheers of the whole stadium "poured down" and poured their heads into their heads. The smash made them a little stunned.
Chicagoans have always been supportive of their home team.
But it's rare for Bulls fans to be so excited at the beginning.
They could feel what the guys were cheering for:
Gotta win, guys, we trust you, you can win the Cavaliers tonight!
Before the game, Li Wan posed for a photo with Jimmy Butler on the sidelines.
Show off their new sneakers together.
"Plan B" gave Lee Wan a second signature shoe this summer: the Cleveland Promise. It also gave Jimmy Butler his first signature shoe: Little People, Big Stage.
And tonight, Levan and Jimmy Butler wore their "Christmas limited editions" respectively.
Not only the two of them, but Stephen Curry, who was away from Miami at this time, also had a "Christmas limited model" just launched.
After the group photo, Jimmy Butler looked at Li Wan very seriously, and said word by word: "Lee, there is no doubt that you have made me who I am now, if it weren't for your encouragement, I might not have gained such attention so quickly, but tonight, I want you to leave with your head down, just like the Eastern Conference Finals, please be ready to accept my challenge!" β
It can be seen that Jimmy Butler should have prepared these words in advance.
Because he gave Li Wan the feeling that he was not talking harshly, but like he was ...... Reciting the full text?
In the end, the serious face was occupied by crampedness and uneasiness.
Well......
There was no way, this was the first time he had spoken harshly to Li Wan.
Man!
The first time was always a bit nervous.
Li Wan nodded, with relief on his face, watching the Butler in front of him gradually overlap with the Butler in his impression, and he actually felt a sense of relief from an old father in his heart:
Okay, my pig has grown up and knows arch cabbage!
"Learn trash talk, boy, this sucks!" Li Wan thought in his heart, but he shot back mercilessly, and at the same time looked disgusted, "I hope you can perform a little harder than your mouth after a while, otherwise I will be too disappointed!" β
Well,Write the outline of this season before combing,There was a conflict with the plot when I wrote it.,When it's reorganized.,I want to write it again.,It's too late.,And then the more anxious you are, the more you can't write.,The brain is like paste.,Just put it up for a day.,Tomorrow 10,005 to make it up to you.γ
(End of chapter)