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He lost to Garnett in the Player of the Month competition, and lost to the Hawks again in regular season direct dialogue. James' face became very ugly, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of irritation in his heart.

Is his own performance not good enough? To be honest, it's not that bad. At least in this game, James' personal performance can be described as "impeccable".

But except for James, the Cavaliers' entire team's resources are not as good as those of the Hawks. Garnett has Paul, Joe Johnson, Stevens, and even Anthony Parker, who is regarded as a "loophole," on the Cavaliers.

It is an important scoring point, and their backup point guard Daniel Gibson is also a player that the Cavaliers value.

Looking around, Larry Hughes has recovered a little this season, but he is still incomparable to Joe Johnson, whose salary is close to that of Joe Johnson; Ilgauskas is average in strength, but not durable; Gooden, Snow,

Players like Varejao are barely practical, but they are really unreliable in tough battles.

The best way to compare strength is to see how many players from the Hawks can play the starting lineup when they come to the Cavaliers, and then look at how many players from the Cavaliers can become the starters when they come to the Hawks. This comparison makes the picture very "tragic".

Comparing the lineup of the Cavaliers, isn't it much worse than the Hawks? This is not the biggest difference between the two sides. Ke Yan, who has single-handedly completed the reconstruction and transformation of the Hawks from the ruins, is not even a little better than Mike Brown.

Take the matchup between the Eagles and the Cavaliers. Ke Yan has figured out the "isolated island tactic" to target the Cavaliers' defensive system, and uses high-line attacks to limit the Cavaliers' offensive organization. His on-the-spot scheduling even killed Mike Brown.

Death place.

With such teammates and such a coach, so what if he scores 30 points in every game? Can he win four games in the playoffs? He can't win~ It's very blue~ It's very blue.

James was in a mixed mood and was a little fed up with his situation in Cleveland. Brooks walked in. He faced a room full of defeated generals, but he didn't mean to get angry. Instead, he said gently:

"The responsibility for losing tonight is on me. You don't have to blame yourself... LeBron, you performed very well today. Keep it up. I don't believe the Hawks can keep winning. We still have a chance to compete."

After some encouragement and comfort from him, James' mood improved slightly. To be honest, this is only James' fourth season. At his age, Jordan has not yet broken through the Pistons' blockade, right?

Subsequently, Brooks and James went for a post-game interview. There was only one topic, "The Cavaliers lost, James did not lose!"

"Just like LeBron's layup, which is just a little bit away, the Cavaliers are only a little bit away from victory. As long as we maintain the current progress, we can win more. I firmly believe in this.

No doubt!"

In fact, you lose quite a lot, okay?

This is even if the Eagles hold on!

But one thing Mike Brown is right about is the progress the Cavaliers have made since he took office. From ninth in the Eastern Conference in the first year, to a first-round trip in the second year, to this season, they are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference.

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This is also the reason why his reputation is second only to Ke Yan among young coaches.

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On December 5, ESPN reporters exposed a deal being discussed. The Suns and Warriors, two teams that specialize in running and gunning, are discussing the trade of Al Harrington and Jason Richardson.

This news is a bit shocking. This season, the Warriors' record has improved, and Jason Richardson has contributed a lot. He averaged 20.2 points per game and shot 38% from three-point range. He is a part-time player.

Efficient scoring points with productivity and efficiency.

Moreover, the "Slam Dunk King" is not only a shooter, he is also very good at cutting and moving without the ball. Before Baron Davis joined the team, he often led the team's offense as a ball-handling point. The Warriors

It's a bit puzzling that the team chose to trade him.

On the other hand, it is not surprising that Harrington is on the Suns' trade list.

After Stoudemire returned, Harrington's possession of the ball was greatly reduced and he was no longer the team's main offensive point. As the team's small forward, his relatively weak outside shooting affected the team's offensive space.

; He was assigned to be a substitute, but he got emotional again. It would be best for everyone if he left the team.

Hearing this news, Ke Yan was a little surprised. Historically, Richardson also joined the Suns and became Nash's most effective backcourt partner, helping the Suns return to the Western Conference Finals. Later, the Suns

The team used Richardson as a bargaining chip to trade for Carter, which also aroused dissatisfaction from Nash. Nash, who has always said little about management operations, publicly criticized the team's decision to send away Richardson.

Historically, Harrington was also one of the important members of the Warriors' Black Eight Miracle. It is obvious that Harrington's style of play is more suitable for Nelson's "whoever has the chance to play" tactical play. He took up the post in the Warriors.

A small ball center is more suitable for him.

However, after losing Richardson to trade Harrington, the Warriors will most likely choose Monta Ellis to start early. Can his and Davis' backcourt destroy the Mavericks' backcourt like they did historically?

, it’s hard to say.

Ke Yan studied the deal in detail and could only say that the Suns' offensive power has steadily increased. Richardson needs to swing to the small forward position, but for this experienced wing, the problem will not be too big.

The key is that the improvement of the Suns will increase the competition among the top three in the Western Conference. At the same time, the strength of the Warriors has weakened, which one of the teams that has created a black eight miracle in history. If they cannot create a black eight miracle, let the Mavericks enter.

In the Western Conference semifinals, the top three teams of the Bulls and Horses continue to strangle each other in the Western Conference. It is perfect for the Eagles who are watching from the other side!

Generally speaking, as far as the current direction of this season is concerned, the only three competitors that Ke Yan pays attention to are the Spurs. The Suns and Mavericks can drag them down or even defeat them, which is the best for Ke Yan.

the result of.

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There is a joke that NBA players are either on the plane or on the way to the airport, especially when playing away games. In order to have training time during the day, it is normal for teams to travel all night.

And this also made the players develop the habit of resting anytime and anywhere. On the plane, most of the Eagles players fell asleep. Those who were not sleepy also wore headphones, listened to songs, closed their eyes and rested. After the plane landed, they would continue

Rest until noon tomorrow and then train again to maintain your condition.

The team's next opponent is the King of the North Raptors, a team that has finally completed reconstruction from the ruins. With the joining of Bargnani, Garbajosa, TJ Ford and others, the Raptors

The strength of the team has improved significantly. And Bosh's further growth finally allowed the children in Toronto to find a new basketball idol after Carter. The team achieved a record of 8 wins and 7 losses in the first 15 games of the season, with a winning rate of more than half.

For other teams, this result is not surprising; but for the Raptors, who have been absent from the playoffs for a long time and were sidelined by Carter, this is a record worth being proud of.

While the players were resting, Ke Yan was not idle. He and the coaching staff came to the front of the cabin and continued to discuss issues related to the team, including the clichéd choice of wing candidates.

Ke Yan is very stubborn in using Anthony Parker as the starter, but the past 16 games have proved that this is not an ideal choice. Parker's defensive quality cannot match the starting position, and in terms of his offensive performance, he is also more

Suitable for coming off the bench.

Atkinson clearly supports Stevens as the starter, and feels that Ke Yan should give Hassell more playing time against weak teams to increase his trade value. Compared with Hornacek and Hamblen, Ahsell

Turkinson has the thinking a head coach should have.

"When the team's record is not greatly affected, it is right to give the players more time to run in. But if other players are consumed more because of the running in, it will not be worth the loss for the team." Art.

Jinson said, "As a team aiming to win the championship, it is best not to spend more than half a season trying to make mistakes. If it succeeds, it may be okay, but if it fails...there will be

The second half of the season is about getting used to it." Atkinson pointed out Ke Yan's problem sharply.

Ke Yan personally went to Europe to sign Anthony Parker and had high expectations. Whether he adheres to his "offense first" tactical thinking or worries about his own face, Ke Yan has a higher tolerance for Anthony Parker than other players, or

Said that he subconsciously believed that Anthony Parker could be embedded in his own system.

But so far, Anthony Parker's performance has been lower than expected, especially on the defensive end. To put it bluntly, he has been ravaged by all kinds of things. This is with the help of Garnett.

Both the other members of the coaching staff and the fans turned a blind eye to this issue because of their "blind worship" of Ke Yan, or because of Ke Yan's past persistence. Only Atkinson, who joined later, can stand on a more important footing.

Look at the problem from a macro perspective and point out Ke Yan's mistakes.

When the question was exposed, Ke Yan was not angry. He pondered for a moment and whispered: "The problem with Anthony Parker is that I am too subjective. But I insist that he be the starter. In addition to being willing to give him time to adjust, I also have Di Xiao.

It’s because of En.”

Whenever he plays, Stevens is highly motivated and will be very excited to drive his teammates to press with higher intensity. At the right time, this meets Ke Yan's tactical needs; but at the wrong time, this will increase the pressure on his teammates.

Unnecessary consumption!

Moreover, Stevens' height puts him at a small forward position, which is a bit of a disadvantage after all. Many times, it is Joe Johnson who has to shoulder the opponent's small forward, which is unnecessary loss for Joe in singles. In consecutive games and consecutive wins,

Under the circumstances, making such a personnel adjustment seems somewhat unnecessary.

At least the current offensive performance of the Eagles is pretty good!

After the meeting ended, Ke Yan returned to his seat. Instead of taking a rest, he once again began to study the player rosters of each team in the league, looking for a suitable solution.

Leaving aside those players whose probability is almost zero, the player who has the possibility of being traded and who fits Ke Yan's requirements very well is the Grizzlies' Shane Battier.

The Grizzlies lost all their pants at the beginning of the season. In the wolf-like Western Conference, there is basically no hope of advancing. The best option is to use Oden or Durant. Considering that the Timberwolves are already "bad"

The Grizzlies' current choice is to retain Gasol and Miller and rebuild the team with possible high-draft picks in the future. As for the Grizzlies, they have accumulated a large number of potential stocks and seized the opportunity.

Battier, who has "mediocre talent" and overlaps with the potential position of Durant, is the target that the team is willing to trade.

It's just that the Eagles' rotation is relatively weak. If the depth of the lineup and draft picks are sacrificed, new problems will arise. Moreover, Hassell's draft picks of Parker/Milicic may not be able to impress Jay.

Rivest.

I guess we still have to pull in three parties!

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"Beautiful! Paul scored 21. With 1 minute and 40 seconds left in the game, the Eagles led by 12 points and had the absolute initiative. It was very difficult for the Raptors! This was Paul's 21st point.

In each game, the Big Three of the Eagles all scored 20 points! By winning this game, they are only one step away from the longest 13-game winning streak in team history!"

The atmosphere in the Scotiabank Arena was terrifyingly gloomy. Raptors fans held their heads and looked at the Eagles players who were excitedly high-fiving each other on the court. Their faces were full of disbelief. Some kept shaking their heads, while others had dull eyes.

There were even some die-hard fans who broke the defense and yelled at the Eagles players on the field.

At this time, the Hawks' away game against the Raptors was coming to an end. After Paul broke into the basket and scored 21, Sam Mitchell shook his head and sighed, then called a timeout, replaced the substitute, and conceded the goal.

The miracle of 35 seconds and 13 minutes would not be called a miracle if it could be performed every day!

The Raptors surrendered, and Ke Yan also replaced the main players. Afterwards, he observed PJ Tucker's performance on the court with great interest.

By the standards of a small forward, Tucker has many shortcomings. With a height of 1.96cm, he is definitely too short to play a small forward, has a fat body, and moves slowly. It can be said that given his dimensions, if he is 10 centimeters longer, he can be used as a power forward on the inside.

The location may be more suitable for him.

But he is not Odom, and he does not have the opportunity to suddenly skyrocket in height. In the NBA, his shortcomings are infinitely magnified, and he can only appear in garbage time. However, Keyan has the perspective of a time traveler and knows how good Tucker will be as a role player in the future.

Excellent. Seeing him being easily passed by Barea now, I also feel that this short fat guy is difficult to practice.

There is no need to trade him. In my impression, Tucker was given up directly by the Raptors. After being waived, no team in the league was willing to go to Europe, and then he worked his way back to the league step by step. If you want him, wait for him

After being laid off, just give him another chance to try out.

The final score was fixed at 111:124. The Raptors' performance was pretty good, but the gap in strength still doomed the defeat of this game. (16-1)

Facing Bosh, whose playing style is somewhat similar to his own, Garnett suppressed his opponent with a stable 2412. However, the Wolf King's shooting percentage was average in this game, only 9 of 22; Paul and Joe Johnson scored 22 points respectively.

With 25 points, the Big Three teamed up to score 71 points, helping the team securely win the game and achieve the second-longest 12-game winning streak in team history, just one step away from the longest 13-game winning streak in team history.

After the game, Ke Yan made a tactful criticism of the team's performance. To be honest, the Eagles did not perform well in this game when their playing style was relatively restrained against their opponents. To a certain extent, the entire team was also criticized.

I was overwhelmed by the outstanding achievements in front of me, and I was filled with a sense of complacency!

"In the next game, our opponent is the Dallas Mavericks. This is a real opponent. Please cheer up!" Ke Yan tightened the string in his mind for the players!

The Eagles have had a great record during this period and are aiming to break records, not only because of their strength, but also because of their sweet schedule.

But starting from the next game against the Mavericks, the intensity will gradually increase. There will be two waves of Western expeditions before Christmas, which will also be a real test for the team!