Super Role Player

? At the last moment of the trade deadline, Sam Hinkie completed a buzzer-beating deal.

He used a 2014 second-round pick to acquire Antawn Jamison and a 2014 second-round pick from the Clippers.

On the face of it, this deal is basically equivalent to the 76ers using their own salary space to acquire Antawn Jamison with nothing, increasing the number of people on the roster to 14. There is still one vacancy waiting for him. Make up.

Antawn Jamison is not a strong new player, he can only fill the vacancies in the team. Whether Jamison can win playing time with the 76ers is still unknown.

After the trade deadline, the 76ers restarted their regular season journey. On February 18, 2014, the 76ers faced a home challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

On the trade deadline, the 76ers completed three transactions and welcomed three new players. However, in this game against the Cavaliers, the three new players had not arrived yet, so the 76ers could only put up a residual formation for this game. It’s time to face the knights.

The Cavaliers' reinforcement transactions this season were all completed early. They acquired Ruel Deng and 76ers old player Spencer Hawes through the trade. In this game, the Cavaliers played with all the main players. They are aiming for the playoffs. I really hope to win the game at the 76ers' home court.

In the morning, the 76ers gathered in the training hall. McAway still will not play. He will continue to rest and recuperate, so there are only 10 players left for the 76ers to play in this game.

"The new teammates haven't arrived in Philadelphia yet. They will report to the team tomorrow. We only have 10 people available for tonight's game, so you all have a chance to play. After the new players arrive, the rotation order will also be disrupted. Every time you Everyone has the opportunity to fight for playing time in the new team, everything depends on your performance."

Brett Brown talks about the afternoon game.

"Our opponent tonight is the Cleveland Cavaliers, a team on the edge of the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. Their strength is average, but I hope you don't underestimate the opponent, show your best form, and defeat them at the beginning."

"Okay, our morning training schedule is very simple. Let's each do some basic training."

Brett Brown clapped his hands, and the players scattered.

After the All-Star Game, the 76ers have a record of 34 wins and 20 losses, ranking third in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers' record is exactly the reverse record of the 76ers, with 20 wins and 34 losses. They are currently ranked tenth in the Eastern Conference and still retain the hope of entering the playoffs.

In the afternoon, with half an hour left before the start of the game, Brett Brown announced the starting lineup for this game in the locker room.

Because of McAway's injury and Tony Wroten's transfer, the starting lineup for this game will definitely change. Many people are speculating on how Brett Brown will choose, whether to use Anxi as a guest point guard and James Anderson or Francis as the shooting guard. Cogarcia starts, but Shaun Livingston is directly used as the starter.

In the end, Brett Brown chose the former.

"For this game, our starting lineup is - point guard An Xi, shooting guard James Anderson, small forward Jae Crowder, power forward Pau Gasol and center Cole Aldridge. An, as the main point guard, pay attention to control. Rhythm, plus, guard against that Kelly Irving.”

Brett Brown then looked at Anxi, and Anxi nodded. Maybe Brett Brown asked him to serve as a point guard, and he also had some intention of letting Anxi directly confront Irving to prevent Irving from death.

Anxi is in charge, but Brett Brown still has to emphasize the tactics: "Paul, you should get the ball more in the mid-range, and be careful to provide cover."

Pau Gasol also nodded and provided cover from the mid-range. He is very good at this and it is not difficult to do.

"Others move more to open up space and create openings for shooters."

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Abby bought a ticket package for the 76ers' home game, and the seat was right behind the home team's bench. After Anxi and the others warmed up, they sat on the bench, and Abby happened to be sitting right behind Anxi.

However, the two of them had little communication. They turned to look at each other and smiled. Then, the lights of Wachovia Arena dimmed.

The appearance ceremony began, the substitute players stood up one after another, and the five starters sat on the bench.

The DJ at the scene started shouting: "First of all! Let us welcome the seven-foot-one super center! Cole! Aldridge!"

Cole Aldridge jumped up and down the bench, high-fived the substitutes, and stood in the middle of the court.

Next, it was James Anderson: "Next, our super three-point shooter will appear! James! Anderson!"

James Anderson also stormed out.

Then, Jack Crowder also rushed out amidst the shouts of the on-site DJ.

The fourth player to appear was Pau Gasol.

As the team's new addition, Pau Gasol has not played much yet, but he has already won the love of many Philadelphia fans. When Gasol waved out, the Wachovia Arena burst into cheers.

Finally, Anxi is about to appear.

"Finally! Let us use the warmest applause and cheers, as well as your screams, to welcome the current king of Philadelphia, the super swingman! Anxi from China!"

With a bang, the Wachovia Arena was filled with never-ending applause, cheers and screams.

Abby also waved excitedly on the sidelines, Anxi waved to both sides of the arena, and then gave each of his teammates a hug.

After the entrance ceremony, the two teams stood in the middle of the court. The referee of this game was Bennett Salvatore. He blew the whistle and then threw the basketball directly into the sky!

Cheers rang out from the sidelines and the game officially began.

With Omer Asik coming up, Cole Aldridge was feeling the pressure and on the jump ball, he fought tooth and nail to beat Andre Varejao for the ball.

The 76ers got the ball on their first offense.

Anxi received the ball and controlled it outside the three-point line. In this game, he was a guest point guard who was a head taller than Irving. Therefore, the Cavaliers also adjusted their defensive positioning. Luer Deng moved in front of Anxi and mainly defended Anxi. .

The Cavaliers' starting lineup has also made some changes, with point guard Kelly Irving, shooting guard C.J. Miles, small forward Luol Deng, power forward Tristan Thompson and center Andre Varejao, while the 76ers' old players are in the Cavaliers. Still can only play as a substitute.

Facing Luer Deng's defense, Anxi felt very relaxed.

Luer Deng is also an old acquaintance of Anxi. We have played against each other in the Olympics and before with the Bulls. Every time, Anxi went wild, ignoring Luer Deng's defense, or guarded Luer Deng to death on the defensive end and let Luer Deng. It was miserable.

Therefore, Anxi still has a slight psychological advantage against Luer Deng.

However, on the first goal of the opening game, Anxi did not choose to go it alone. He controlled the ball and squeezed in, and then directly lobbed the ball to Pau Gasol who was in the high post.

Then he made a direct reverse run to the bottom corner, and directly met James Anderson for a cross screen. Anxi continued to slide to the baseline. James Anderson turned back and ran to the sideline three-point line, and then directly attracted the defense, opening up space for Anxi.

Pau Gasol immediately distributed the ball, and Anxi took the ball and reached the basket.

Tristan Thompson quickly made up the defense and rushed over with his long arms raised.

However, Anxi quickly passed the ball to the ground. Jack Crowder, who was already open on the other side, received the ball, adjusted directly from the outside, and shot a three-pointer.

With a swish sound, a three-pointer was hit!

The 76ers' offense was successful at the beginning, and a series of beautiful coordination attracted cheers from the fans on the sidelines.

In the Cavaliers' offense, Irving advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

This season, the Cavaliers' record is mediocre. Although the team owner has set a requirement to enter the playoffs this season, Kelly Irving has not been effective in leading the team alone. In January, Luol Deng was traded and the No. 1 player was hired. After a helper, the Cavaliers' record still showed no signs of recovery.

However, Irving's personal performance is still very qualified. So far this season, he has averaged 20.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game. His personal performance can at least rank in the top ten among point guards this season.

However, in this game, Irving is still under considerable pressure. What he needs to face is Anxi's defense.

After a series of fake moves from the outside, Anxi gave way.

Irving directly started to rush into the paint, and then faced Anxi's defense and made a direct mid-range shot.

Bang, the basketball hit the iron, missed!

Cole Aldridge picked off the rebound and passed the ball directly to Anxi.

Anxi advanced quickly with the ball, played a fast break, and succeeded in a layup directly from the frontcourt. The whole process took less than 5 seconds. The 76ers launched a fast break counterattack, leading the Cavaliers 4:0 at the beginning.

Tencent Sports broadcast the game, and the commentator Yang Huahua started shaking his head when he saw Irving playing alone in Anxi.

Later, when he failed to make a mid-range shot, he directly said: "There is a reason for the Cavaliers' poor record. Look at their opening goal. There is no tactical coordination at all. Mike Brown's training of the Cavaliers failed. It's gone." James and Mike Brown are a good-for-nothing head coach."

On the court, the 76ers, who started a fast break, continued to put pressure on the Cavaliers on the defensive end.

Irving tried to beat Anxi again. This time, Anxi was even more rude. He pestered Irving and directly stole the ball. After successfully stealing the ball with a bang, there was another fast break.

Before the Cavaliers could react, Anxi had already rushed to the frontcourt and completed a layup.

At 6:0, the Cavaliers were beaten at the beginning. Mike Brown shouted anxiously from the sidelines and kept waving his hands, asking the inside players to go out for pick-and-roll screens.

This time, the Cavaliers' offense was a little better. Irving controlled the ball from the outside for a while, and then waited for Tristan Thompson's screen. With the help of the screen, he rushed directly into the paint. After getting rid of Anxi, he shot an arrow on horseback and threw the basketball high. arc and fell into the basket.

The Cavaliers finally scored.

The 76ers served from the backcourt. This time they couldn't make a fast break, so the ball was handed to Anxi. Anxi accelerated a breakthrough, rushed to the mid-range to face Luer Deng's defense and made a pull-up jumper. With a bang, no Enter.

There was a sigh from the sidelines.

Anxi didn't care either. His hands were still a little cold and he needed to feel them.

Next, the Cavaliers attacked, and they continued to cooperate with screens on the outside. Irving was short and dribbling quickly, diagonally passing through Thompson's screen, just like throwing away Anxi.

At this time, Anxi suddenly took action.

With a bang, I caught the basketball again!

"Steal!"

After catching the basketball, Anxi immediately started and launched another fast break!

There was no one in the frontcourt. Anxi rushed to the frontcourt as quickly as possible, then jumped up from the free throw line, raised his arms and made a big windmill, and dunked the basketball into the basket with a clang.

With a bang, Wachovia Arena went crazy.

"Anxi! I love you!" There were even female fans on the sidelines expressing their love for Anxi, so Abby, who was also watching the game on the sidelines, looked for the source of the sound with a murderous look in her eyes.

On the court, Anxi shook his arm for dunking, looking very excited.

After Anxi's dunk, the score became 8:2. The 76ers played very strongly in the opening game. In contrast, the Cavaliers' offense and defense were a mess. Mike Brown kept wiping sweat on the sidelines, but to no avail.

Varejao ran to the backcourt to prepare to serve, but Mike Brown immediately made a gesture and called a timeout.

At this time, only two minutes into the game, Mike Brown called the first timeout of the game.

However, considering the 76ers' momentum, this timeout is still necessary.

After a timeout, Mike Brown immediately emphasized the team's offense, especially emphasizing that Irving should not just do it alone as soon as he gets the ball, but should pass the ball more.

However, Irving is quite dissatisfied with Mike Brown's emphasis on passing the ball more. (To be continued.)