basketball never sleeps

Chapter 18 Win!

Milicic's new haircut caused a buzz among the team, but it didn't attract much attention from Larry Brown.

Before Milicic became a blue-collar hunk with a lot of muscle, Larry Brown wouldn't have looked at him.

On the contrary, Mo Wen was called away by Larry Brown for a training session and then put back on the substitute list, obviously with the intention of reactivating him.

After experiencing the last conflict, there is no one in the Pistons team who dislikes Mo Wen.

Everyone used to think that Mo Wen was dirty because he made many small moves when he was on defense, but after Mo Wen showed his ability to play three or four players, everyone found that Mo Wen was really restrained on the court.

When it comes to defense, Mo Wen is really a good guy. He can knock you down with one arm, but he gives you a chance to fight.

Although the old players who had been beaten before did not come over to congratulate Mo Wen, they still managed to put on a friendly smile.

Not long ago, Ben and Billups took the lead in organizing a drinking party. After a meal and a few glasses of wine, Mo Wen forgave them.

Well, it’s ugly for the one who beats someone to forgive the one who was beaten.

A few old players originally just wanted to show off by relying on their old age, but in the end they were beaten first, then scolded, and even suspended from the team. When they returned, they had to accompany others for drinks. They were so angry and aggrieved that they didn't even dare to sit at the table.

lift.

This is a 30-year-old man.

Mo Wen, who had regained his qualification to play, did not feel very happy. Playing a few minutes in a game did not have much training significance for him, that is, to show his value and pave the way for future development.

But looking at the game calendar, hey, next week we will face the Rockets at home, so isn’t that just in time?

Mo Wen has been traveling in the east since he came to Chou Country. During the trial training all over the world, he didn't visit a few cities on the west coast - air tickets were too expensive.

Although he asked his agent to help get Dayao's phone number after he was selected, and the two had a brief chat, but they had not shaken hands in reality.

Strangeness is not really strange. Not to mention the rockets he chased in those years, Mo Wen met Dayao twice in the copy space.

Once was in a regular dungeon with the Clippers in 2006, and they lost. Another time was in a regular dungeon with the Rockets in 2007, assuming McGrady's identity and partnering with Dayao, and winning.

The dominance of the "Great Wall of China" in his peak period was comparable to that of a superstar, but he had never seen Yao who was still in his second grade with a tender face.

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Mo Wen's return to the bench did not change the Pistons' recent decline. Like Milicic, Mo Wen was only on the bench and did not get a chance to play.

After losing to the SuperSonics, the next game for the Pistons was another "soft persimmon". Facing the Bulls, who had only won six games so far this season, the Pistons fought hard to the end and played the entire four quarters anxiously.

Contest.

It wasn't until the last two minutes that Hamilton made 2 of 2 field goals and narrowly won the game with a four-point advantage.

Looking at the ugly game and the equally ugly post-game score {Bulls 73:77 Pistons}, even the local media in Detroit couldn't find a way to praise the Pistons.

They would rather the Pistons continue to lose, because that kind of news is easier to write.

Mo Wen was relieved that he did not play. He did not want to make his NBA debut in such an ugly game.

Before the Pistons could take a breath, there was another back-to-back game.

The one who knocked on the door of the Palace of Auburn Hills earlier than the No. 1 pick in 2002 was the No. 1 pick in 2003.

At this time, James was feeling very proud. The "little emperor" finally took back his authority and completed the "centralization" of ball rights within the Cavaliers.

Just a week ago, the Cavaliers management team finally sent away the guy who had always treated him as his little brother and competed with him for the ball.

"I thought they chose James to help me." (The literal translation of the original words is "I thought they chose James to be another person to help me score.")

This sentence became Ricky Davis' final contribution to the Cavaliers... a long-lasting joke.

In fact, this is not the first time James has played at the Palace of Auburn Hills this season.

James came to the Pistons' home court as a guest at the end of November, but he didn't expect that Larry Brown would treat the 2003 rookies equally.

James was about to forget the pain of the summer league, but the Pistons helped him remember it again.

Prince 218's long arms were always shrouded in front of him. He finally broke into the inside line, and saw Ben using his strong muscles to resist his impact and then connected with a big block that blocked his head and face.

When he fell to the ground with a look of pain on his face, he turned around and saw his Asian opponent from the summer games sitting on the bench and smiling at him.

It's hell!

The Pistons seem to be trying to "clear up" Milicic's reputation. It's really not the second pick we selected, nor the No. 1 pick in Auburn Hills!

Youzhan only scored 6 points in the game, and he was ranked second in the top pick.

But this time, although there is little hope of winning, he feels that he has been strengthened after "centralization". It will not be so easy to guard against him again.

The Cavaliers faced the Rockets at home in the previous game. Although James struggled in the game, it doesn't matter if his shooting percentage is low, as long as he shoots more. He made 7 of 19 shots and scored 17 points with free throws.

, although inefficient, he outscored Dayao, who scored 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting.

In this competition between the old and new top picks, although the Cavaliers lost, James - "won"!

Perhaps the Cavaliers' current lineup is still weak, but James believes that as long as he can "win", the Cavaliers will always have hope of winning in the future.

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"James once again broke into the Pistons, but Ben was pulled out by Boozer and could not return to defense in time. Looking at the ball, bang! James dunked!"

"Billups singled out in the mid-range, changed direction - pulled up - and shot, oh, what a pity."

"The Cavaliers' lineup of five big men performed unexpectedly well tonight. We have reason to believe that James, who plays point guard, will be able to recreate the "show time" scene of the year with the Cavaliers within a few years.

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After training all summer and playing in the NBA for more than a month, James is no longer the high school student in the summer league who can be manipulated by everyone.

James, who had taken 13 shots in the half, was confident and gradually tested Prince's defensive habits.

Although Prince has excellent defensive talent, he still lacks defensive experience.

James can find opportunities by using some tricks and tricks.

"This kid from the Cavaliers is really smart. I still remember his confused look in the last game. It didn't take long for him to improve again. Prince is still a little young." Herb Brown shook his head off the court.

"How about replacing Prince? He needs some guidance. The defense cannot follow James' rhythm." Woodson suggested to Larry Brown next to him.

Larry Brown thought for a few seconds and nodded.

Although this second-year kid is already among the top players in the league defensively, he is only a second-year player after all and needs some time to mature.

Just when Larry Brown was about to call a timeout, a figure flashed out of the corner of his eye.

Should we replace Corliss, a veteran who is not very good at defense, or let him give it a try?

(End of chapter)