Chapter 380 Too Strong!

On December 25, 2005, Christmas, Chen Xiao once again set foot at the Gund Arena to gather with his former Cavaliers teammates on this most important holiday in the United States.

It has to be said that David Stern really knows how to be a man, let Chen Xiao return to Cleveland on Christmas Day, let Chen Xiao and his former teammates and fans enjoy this grand festival, and at the same time This important festival receives cheers from all.

On the court, looking at Chen Xiao who took over the championship ring from Cavaliers owner Gund and put it on his hand, whether it is a Cavaliers player in front of the Cavaliers bench or a Bobcats player in front of the Bobcats bench, everyone Everyone was applauding, and the Cavaliers players on the sidelines were even more like 'God! ’ The sound kept coming.

Seeing Chen Xiao enjoying the glory on the court, LeBron James' applause from the sidelines was particularly enthusiastic.

Because of Chen Xiao's departure this season, the Cavaliers have completely become James' team alone.

As the defending champion, the Cavaliers' record this season cannot be said to be good or bad.

In the eyes of many people, James took over Chen Xiao's baton and did a successful job with the Cavaliers.

This season, the Cavaliers were unable to sign big names in the offseason due to salary space. Their main strength is still the players from last season.

But compared with last season, there are many changes in the Cavaliers' personnel this season.

First, Chen Xiao and Barnes left the Cavaliers and came to the Bobcats.

Secondly, the team's two veterans, Raheem and Penny Hardaway, both announced their retirement.

At the same time, the team's big center Diop announced that he has accepted the Dallas Mavericks' 4-year 25 million contract to go to the Dallas Mavericks. The Cavaliers want to keep Diop, and he plays a great role in dealing with O'Neal.

But there is no way, the Mavericks gave too much, and the Cavaliers cannot afford it.

Moreover, for the Mavericks, a team in the Western Conference, the Cavaliers, as a team in the Eastern Conference, are indeed not as urgent as the Mavericks in facing the threat of O'Neal.

The Cavaliers do not have the financial resources or urgency to engage in an "arms race" with the Mavericks for Diop.

Chen Xiao, Barnes, Hardaway, Raheem, Diop.

These five players are not fringe players. One is the boss, and the other four are all important rotation players with important roles.

After five people left, the Cavaliers' strength dropped significantly.

Therefore, before the start of the season, many people were not optimistic that the Cavaliers could maintain a high position in the Eastern Conference, which is full of strong players.

But after the start of the season, the Cavaliers' performance somewhat slapped those experts in the face.

After the start of this season, except for the Bucks, the other five teams in the East, such as the Heat, Magic, Cavaliers, Nets, and Raptors, have similar records and are all second-tier.

The Cavaliers did not fall behind because of James' single-core leadership.

At the same time, this season, James averaged 32 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game, which is also quite amazing.

After Chen Xiao left, James' shooting percentage, three-point shooting percentage, and scoring data all improved. Of course, the assist data fell off a cliff.

But James, who averaged 32+7+7 per game, has still been recognized by most American experts and reporters this season.

At the same time, it has always been ranked third behind the Bucks' Ray Allen and Bobcats' Chen Xiao in the official MVP rankings.

Before the start of the season, ESPN rated James highly, ranking second in the league.

Therefore, before the start of the season, many people were worried about James.

But from the current point of view, James is doing very well.

It can only be said that after being taken by Chen Xiao for two years, compared with the little Zhan in history, Xiao Zhan is a very, very mature player in facing pressure, challenging and dealing with various problems.

Can face the victory and defeat correctly. After winning the MVP and the championship, James can also correctly handle the relationship between statistics, honor and victory or defeat.

What's more important is that after winning the MVP and the championship, there are far fewer people who have pointed fingers at him in history.

After Chen Xiao left the Cavaliers, he often contacted Xiao Zhan.

He could clearly feel that Xiao Zhan was indeed very at ease now.

Chen Xiao is very relieved about everything Xiao Zhan does with the Cavaliers.

"Xiao Chen, welcome back to Cleveland."

After receiving the championship ring, James smiled and gave Chen Xiao a big bear hug.

Although what James wanted to say was "I miss you", but thinking of the crazy 80 points between Chen Xiao and the Lakers, James felt that he couldn't say such words.

He knew that Xiao Chen had sacrificed too many things with him.

Xiao Chen should be a wild horse galloping unrestrained on the prairie. There should not be only one prairie. He can travel freely and happily to all the unknown areas he wants to reach.

The Cavaliers fans who were cheering for Chen Xiao crazily at the scene saw Chen Xiao and James hugging like this, and the Cavaliers fans at the scene became more enthusiastic under the instigation of the Cavaliers DJ.

For a time, all the scenes of Chen Xiao and James' cooperation in the past two years appeared in the hearts of these crazy Cavaliers fans.

For a moment, ‘God! ’ and ‘King! ’ The sound is endless.

Feeling the emotional cheers of the Cavaliers fans at the scene, even Teacher Zhang on the sidelines said emotionally: "The God-King combination will never pass. This is one of the greatest combinations in NBA history and the most imaginative. combination!"

"From now on, when Chen Xiao and James win more and more honors in the NBA, some people will continue to imagine what the two would have been like if they had not separated!"

I have to say that Teacher Zhang is still very prescient.

In the future, many people have indeed been imagining how cruel it would be if the combination of Chen Xiao and James were not separated.

The atmosphere before the Christmas game between the Cavaliers and Bobcats was very harmonious.

The player relationship between the two sides is really good.

Chen Xiao and every Cavaliers player are good teammates and good brothers.

The shooting and warm-up training before this game became Chen Xiao's show, with players from both teams surrounding Chen Xiao.

Take a look at the Cavaliers' starting players in this game, center Chandler, power forward Gerald Wallace, small forward James, shooting guard Brent Barry, and point guard Mohamed Mohamed.

These players are all Chen Xiao's acquaintances in the Cavaliers.

As for the Bobcats, Chen Xiao did not play the center position in this game.

Against a team like the Cavaliers with strong forward and interior defense, Chen Xiao was a bit wasted at the center position.

Chandler and Wallace are difficult to beat offensively, and there is James next to him to help defend.

As for defense, to be honest, it's really useless. Chandler doesn't need him to defend. James rushes in, and his defense basically doesn't have much effect.

Chen Xiao knows Xiao Zhan. Xiao Zhan is afraid of tall insiders like Duncan and Dayao, but not too afraid of short insiders like him.

Therefore, Chen Xiao's position in this game is shooting guard.

Bynum, Zach Randolph, Granger, Chen Xiao, Chris Paul.

Here's the Bobcats' starting lineup for this game.

Chen Xiao knows the Cavaliers very well. This starting lineup was suggested by Chen Xiao to Uncle Qiao.

Although the Cavaliers changed their head coach this season, they do not have any system in terms of tactical play. It is not that Chen Xiao looks down on his former assistant coach. Mike Brown is indeed not the kind of head coach who has his own tactical system.

Therefore, the Bobcats' starter in this game was specially customized for the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers' starting inside line is not strong in independent offensive ability, which prevents Bynum's defensive immaturity from being amplified. At the same time, he can compete with the talented inside lines of the Cavaliers to showcase his talents.

With Bynum's size, coupled with his athletic ability, putting him under the basket, coupled with Randolph's size, and the shooting abilities of Chandler and Gerald Wallace did not open up the space. Ability, it can be said that the Bobcats' interior will be very crowded in this game.

It's definitely not easy for James to break through.

It's probably unlikely.

Therefore, as long as Bynum and Zach Randolph are under the basket in this game, the Bobcats' three outside players Chen Xiao, Paul and Granger can defend strongly outside without worrying about their own backs. Because he was too defensive, he was penetrated.

The Bobcats are indeed a very bad team now, with too many rookies on the team.

However, this lynx is not completely without its own strengths and advantages.

The players of the Bobcats are very talented, and the Bobcats are not familiar with any NBA team!

Well, just don't play technology with us.

The Cavaliers are not a technical team now.

The game started. On the court, Bynum of the Bobcats and Chandler of the Cavaliers jumped the ball.

Bynum's jump ball talent is outstanding, but he is still a little too young.

So in the end, Chandler easily defeated Bynum and jumped the first attack of the game for the Cavaliers.

After Xiao Mo dribbled the ball through half-court, he was quickly pressed by Chris Xiaopao at half-court.

Under Chen Xiao's training, Xiao Mo's ball control is now very good, and he is not afraid of full-court press or half-court press, even though Xiao Pao's stealing and defensive abilities are very good.

Although Chen Xiao's own ball control is not technical, but a powerful ball control, Chen Xiao's ball control ability cultivated by using the steal experience card is really amazing, and his ability to prevent steals is extremely strong.

When Paul came up, Xiao Mo had in his mind what kind of method Xiao Pao could use to threaten the basketball in his hand and snatch the basketball away from his hand.

Xiao Mo's golf intelligence is actually average, but no matter how average his golf intelligence is, he will be very stable in controlling the ball after Chen Xiao's two years of hard work.

Therefore, after the half-time press attack failed, Chris Xiaopao decisively gave up the press and returned to his defensive position.

I have to say that although Xiao Mo has strong ball control ability under Chen Xiao's training, but when it comes to passing the ball...

In fact, with Xiao Pao pressing like this, if Xiao Mo can pass the ball out immediately if he can stabilize it, the Cavaliers will have a great chance.

But Xiao Mo's choice was that after Xiao Pao gave up the press, he chose to dribble the ball to the three-point line by himself, and then played a pick-and-roll with James before passing the basketball to Xiao Zhan's hands.

At this time, Xiao Zhan did get the chance to play a single shot, but the offensive rhythm was obviously slow, and all the defenses of the Cavaliers were already in place.

Although Xiao Pao did not press down, the purpose of pressing was achieved.

Although Xiao Mo defeated Xiao Pao in the press, but Xiao Mo is undefeated and defeated.

Don't think that it's easy for Xiao Zhan to fight against Xiaopao.

Xiao Zhan and Xiao Pao are also friends for many years, and Xiao Zhan knows his friend very well.

After getting the chance to play big and small, Xiao Zhan immediately turned around and sat on Xiaopao with a serious face, and began to slowly push towards the basket.

While pushing, Xiao Zhan was very careful to prevent Xiao Pao from grabbing the ball from behind.

The little cannon has a big butt and strong lower limbs. He is very good at marking people. At the same time, he has quick hands and can pull the ball out from underneath.

If Xiao Zhan didn't know enough about the cannon, it would really be possible for a big player like a big player to steal the ball directly from the cannon.

After pushing Xiao Pao from behind for a few more times, Xiao Zhan released a flaw to lure Xiao Pao into taking the ball. Xiao Zhan immediately turned around and broke through, throwing off Xiao Pao's defense. He did not continue to go to the basket, but directly pulled out the ball in the paint area. Standing up, facing Randolph, who was a little slower to help defend, James made a jumper from close range and hit!

2 to 0!

James's attack this time was very exciting. In this attack, James won the battle of wits and courage with Paul.

Because James has been suppressing Paul, this attack put a lot of pressure on Paul. Therefore, after James gave up an opportunity, Paul had to take the risk even if he knew it was a trap.

Otherwise, he will have to be pushed down by James sooner or later.

It was through this constant pressure that James made Paul make a risky decision to defeat his good friend.

It can be seen from this offense how patient and mature Xiao Zhan is on the offensive end now.

Historically, it would take until 2012 for James' offensive mentality to be so patient and mature, after he was taught by the Mavericks and Barea in the 2011 Finals.

Of course, in this attack, James not only showed his maturity in mentality, but also showed his maturity in shooting skills.

Xiao Zhan's current shooting is definitely far from the best in the NBA, but he is already very confident with this kind of open shot or semi-open shot.

Historically, it was only after 2012 that James became confident when facing open shots.

Now Xiao Zhan can be said to be a James with peak physical talent and peak mentality.

Moreover, now that James is still maturing, maybe you can see the best James who has never appeared.

After James broke through Paul and hit Randolph's defensive shot from close range, he did not forget to wink at Chen Xiao.

Seeing Xiao Zhan's provocation, Chen Xiao smiled.

Isn't it just a two point?

Make it seem like no one can do the same.

After Chris dribbled the ball through halftime, at Chen Xiao's signal, Xiaopao handed the basketball in his hand to Chen Xiao's hand.

After handing the ball to Chen Xiao, Xiao Pao took Xiao Mo to run, and Chen Xiao became the king of the arc in the face of James' defense.

Faced with the threat of Chen Xiao's shooting ability, James' defense against Chen Xiao was of course very personal.

So when Granger came out to cover Chen Xiao, there was nothing Xiao Zhan could do.

James has a big body and his ability to get around the screen is average. Plus, he is so close this time, so of course it will be difficult to get around to keep up with Chen Xiao.

After using Granger's screen to fend off James, facing Barry who was about to flank him with James, Chen Xiao made a James-style tank charge and directly rushed away from Barry, who could no longer form an encirclement. Then he made a three-pointer from the top of the arc. The line was pulled up high!

Chen Xiao's three-point shot was very "anxious" and very bold. In fact, Chen Xiao could have pressed deeper.

but!

Once you feel it, you don’t need to worry about so many reasonable and unreasonable things!

A swipe!

Three point hit!

3 to 2!

When Chen Xiao hit this unreasonable three-pointer from the top of the arc, the Cavaliers fans at the scene cheered again, the same cheers they cheered for James just now!

After hitting the three-pointer, Chen Xiao, like Xiao Zhan who 'provoked' him just now, stretched out a finger towards James.

That seems to say, three points is one point more than two points.

Seeing Chen Xiao and James smiling and 'provoking' from afar, even Teacher Zhang on the sidelines laughed.

"Is Chen Xiao telling James that as long as he dares to take a two-point shot, he will dare to respond with a three-point shot."

Xiao Su on the other side also smiled and nodded: "Although James' current shooting is already good, even if he shoots two points and Xiao Chen shoots three points, he may not be Xiao Chen's opponent."

At Gund Arena, the game continues. This time the Cavaliers attack, Mo continues to pick and roll with James.

This is the basic tactic for the Cavaliers this season.

James and Mo Mo pick and roll, playing big and small, they can break out, shoot, attack by themselves or pass the ball. Although Mike Brown does not have his own tactical system, he is good at training pick and rolls.

This time in the pick-and-roll between Xiao Mo and James, Xiao Pao overran James and did not allow James to change positions. James was still facing Chen Xiao.

Facing Chen Xiao's defense, James continued to call pick-and-roll, and this time it was Brent Barry who came to pick-and-roll with James.

This time, Chen Xiao, who was also tall, failed to get around the screen. After James got rid of Chen Xiao with the help of Brent Barry's screen, he faced Granger.

Although Granger's defense is not as good as Chen Xiao, it is not weak either.

Coupled with the fact that Bynum and Randolph, two big sharks, are behind the basket, Granger, who has no worries, has a high level of defensive aggression and defensive input.

Of course, it's really difficult for James to defend one-on-one now. Granger feels that his strength is not weak, but after colliding directly with James like this, he still feels that he can't stop his defensive deflection.

Of course, Granger's power also surprised Xiao Zhan.

After all, at 104 kilograms, it is definitely incomparable to Xiao Zhan, but it is not that weak.

After letting Xiao Zhan stop the ball, Granger stabilized his body and immediately pounced on him.

Facing Granger who was rushing up again, James had two options. One was to continue to make a second breakthrough, but there was not much room left, because the Bobcats' two insiders came up, and there was no room for breaking through Granger.

The other option is to shoot directly or pass the ball to find outsiders such as Xiao Mo or Barry.

If Xiao Zhan is still the Xiao Zhan in history, he must have passed it on, but now Xiao Zhan, who has built up confidence in his shooting, will definitely not blame his teammates on the outside.

This kind of ball, pass, let the role players and teammates attack on the outside, and protect the hit rate on the inside. This will be despised by teammates!

What Xiao Zhan learned from Chen Xiao is that even if you have to hit this kind of ball, you have to attack it yourself!

Under the interference of Granger's long arms, James leaned back in a very unsightly James style and threw the basketball in his hand.

A swipe!

Mid-range shot made!

4 to 3!

Seeing James's half-open shot, Granger was helpless.

He really tried his best to defend this time.

James has no way to prevent it.

He breaks through so hard and shoots very well. Unless he can split up, his current ability to defend James one-on-one is just a dream.

Jordan on the sidelines, after seeing Granger helplessly akimbo, kept applauding from the sidelines.

There was nothing wrong with Granger's defense this time.

In fact, being able to stop James' ball and force James out of the "king crab back" stunt is actually a success for a rookie player.

By the way, Xiao Zhan’s backwards move is called the ‘King Crab’s backward move’ by fans here in the United States.

Chen Xiao has always complained about Xiao Zhan's leaning back, because he taught Xiao Zhan his leaning back.

What Chen Xiao taught was to bend the legs, but Xiao Zhan practiced stretching the legs himself.

If Boss Qiao knew that Xiao Zhan's emperor crab back was trained based on his Qiao's back, Boss Qiao would definitely vomit blood.

I recognized it after watching my video training to look like Kobe.

You can still practice like this?

However, although Xiao Zhan's backward posture is not good-looking, but the efficiency is good.

So Chen Xiao gritted his teeth and admitted after Chen Xiao taught such an apprentice: "It's okay, as long as you feel comfortable, the one that suits you is the best."

Picturesque or something, let's toss it to hell.

The singles this time was also difficult for Xiao Zhan, so after the hit, Xiao Zhan was very happy and stretched out two fingers to Chen Xiao.

That means, this is my second shot, it's your turn!

Very arrogant!

However, soon, Xiao Zhan had not been arrogant for long. In the next round, Chen Xiao ran without the ball and got rid of Xiao Zhan's defense. He received a pass from Xiao Pao and faced Barry's supplementary defense. A 45-degree three-pointer from the left Direct three-point shot from outside the point line, hit!

Amidst the exclamation of all Cavaliers fans, Chen Xiao once again pointed out three fingers to James.

6 to 4!

Seeing Chen Ling's three fingers sticking out with a smile, Xiao Zhan gritted his teeth.

Xiao Chen, you violated the law!

Knowing that I can't run, you actually hit me with running!

Facing Xiao Zhan's 'gritting teeth' eyes, Chen Xiao smiled slightly.

It's as if you dare to confront me.

We have each other.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

At this time, the two of them had no idea how shocked Barkley, Kenny Smith and the American audience in front of the TV were by this duel between them.

"These two are too strong!"

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