Injuries in basketball only make me stronger

The Hornets' record began to pick up. Lian Feng was paying attention to the team's record while recovering from his injuries.

Since the game against the Celtics ended, the Hornets have played 4 more games.

Got 3 wins and 1 loss.

In four games, Iverson scored 26 points, 24 points, 19 points and 31 points respectively.

There is no doubt that this is still the data of an All-Star player.

Iverson is fulfilling his promise, and the Hornets are also keeping their promise, allowing him to enjoy the treatment of a superstar. And with each victory, the fans have begun to regain their confidence.

Lian Feng was naturally in a good mood.

To be honest, he felt that everything was really a coincidence.

If Paul, Bobby Jackson, Desmond Mason and others had not left before the season, the team would not have such a strong need for Iverson at this time.

If Jeff Green, Ibaka and others were not traded from the Thunder, the team's lineup configuration would still not be so suitable for Iverson.

If... there are not so many ifs...

This team seems to be tailor-made for Iverson.

You need to hold the ball? Well, our entire team can catch and shoot, can cover, and can open up space, but we don't need to hold the ball.

Can't you pass the ball? It doesn't matter, the center and the power forward can be the pivot. As long as you can pass the ball to them, the basketball will definitely be sent to the right person.

Do you have any sense of defense?

Don’t worry, the center can defend 1.5 at the basket, the power forward can defend 1.5 in the penalty area, and the small forward can defend 1.5. If you like to gamble and steal, then just go for it boldly! Even if you miss someone, it’s not that easy for the opponent.

Score. If the steal is successful, it’s pure profit!

Iverson hasn't played so comfortably for a long time. The last time he had a similar lineup was in 2001. And the 76ers at that time, whether it was the strength of the inside no-fly zone or the passing ability of the rest of the team,

Nothing compares to this team.

Lian Feng can also recover from his injuries with more peace of mind.

…

The team's ranking rose to 9th in the Western Conference, but it was not enough.

When Iverson participated in training, he still encouraged the rookies loudly. He was satisfied that they had started winning games, but he also knew that the team could go further.

For example, Ibaka's defense still has more room for improvement, and his offensive end has yet to really take advantage of it.

For example, Gasol can also strengthen his ability to attack the basket. His physical fitness should not be wasted.

Adelman also began to formulate many tactics for Iverson, experimenting and improving at the same time. This is positional warfare that he is not good at. However, on this point, he is not so worried.

Deep down, Adelman is also a confident person.

He has never doubted his status as a master tactician. Even though he is better at sports tactics, he can still win unexpectedly in positional battles.

Adelman is very satisfied with the current situation. Facts have proved that Iverson can still play. As long as he is given the right teammates, he is still the amazing answer.

Time passed and the end of the year soon came.

The Christmas War.

Although this year's Christmas game lacked a forward, the Hornets still attracted attention.

Of course, it's not just because of Iverson. Although Iverson still attracts attention, the more reason is that among the several sets of opponents arranged for this Christmas game, the Hornets' opponent is... the Thunder.

The Christmas War continues the tradition of arranging two opponents with dramatic conflicts. Not only are both parties famous enough, but they often have grudges as a gimmick.

In addition to the classic yellow-green battle, the highlight of this year is the showdown between the Hornets and the Thunder.

People like this kind of matchup. Whether on the Internet or in real life, people who follow basketball can quarrel about the two sides of the match.

Paul left the Thunder because of his grievances with his old club, but his life there was actually not bad. Durant is growing up, and this year their rookie Westbrook is also starting to show his strength. With his combination, the Thunder has become a terrifying team.

The team once even turned the Lakers into second place in the Western Conference.

The Thunder became the favorites to win the championship.

Of course, Paul's performance plays a big role, but the performance of Durant and Westbrook should not be underestimated.

The offensive firepower of their lineup is terrifying. Durant began to show his unstoppable offensive ability. Although Westbrook failed to match him and was better at point guard, his ability to break through after receiving the ball from the wing was shocking.

There is also Tyson Chandler, stationed inside, and Paul weaves everything perfectly.

but……

The smooth sailing in the Thunder did not make Paul let go of his dissatisfaction with his old club. Just a while ago, when the Hornets did not have Iverson, during that difficult period, Paul still choked in front of the media: "I said it.

, they made the wrong choice. They could have kept me."

And people like ups and downs. Because Paul finished his old club, the Hornets ushered in Iverson. Then the record began to pick up, as if in response to Paul, you are not that important. Iverson took less than 9 million

The salary can still help the team win.

People have reason to believe that Paul held his breath when facing the Hornets.

Therefore, it is not surprising that the league will arrange for the Hornets and Thunder to play this Christmas game.

It can be said that this Thunder team has the strongest offensive ability in the league currently, and because of the presence of Tyson Chandler, their defense is not weak.

People also have reason to believe that this will be a humiliation for Paul against his old club.

What do the Hornets have? Apart from an old Iverson, they are just a bunch of newcomers. The only one who has just reached his peak, David West, has no ability to influence the situation of the game.

There is no snow in New Orleans in winter. It is located in the subtropics, and the highest temperature in winter can even approach 20 degrees Celsius. However, the Christmas atmosphere is strong. The biggest difference between the United States and China is that the smaller the place, the better the security. New Orleans

It is very small, with hundreds of thousands of residents. The pace here is slow and the people are kind... Of course, this difference gradually disappeared in the following years. In China, regardless of the size of the city, the public security is good.

Many fans gathered outside the arena, holding signs cheering for the home game and looking forward to it.

Soon, both teams arrived at the arena.

Paul wore a peaked cap and looked silently at the place where his dream started. Here, he won a championship, was selected as an All-Star, and also got his first championship ring.

Visiting his old place again, his mood was not so good.

Although he is doing well in the Thunder now, this does not allow him to forgive the Hornets management.

This game is going to be an ugly loss for them!