209. Growth
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Although the Cavaliers seemed very mean and ruthless about LeBron James' appearance introduction when the last time they met, this time when they returned to the Miami people's home court, the Heat's DJ did not introduce Wu Dawei's appearance as the Cavaliers.
But even if they have such a heart, they probably dare not introduce it like this. After all, Wu Dawei was traded by Miami people. If you want to be unfaithful, it would be the Miami people who committed the crime themselves.
When introducing the players, the American Airlines Center still performed well after all, at least, much more dull than the last time the Speed Loan Center was in the hot scene. However, when it was the turn of introducing the players of the Cavaliers, there were still quite a booing sounds.
The Clevelanders are undoubtedly Miami's number one enemy at present, not only because they were once the old club of LeBron James, but also because the Miami Heat, who was in full swing, lost a game that should have won in the Cleveland speed center.
That loss not only made the Clevelanders highly praised, but also made the Miami people laughed for a long time. It was not until recently that the Miami Heat's condition returned to temperatures and their situation improved slightly after winning consecutive games.
But the Miami people naturally would not forget the shame at that time so easily. So in their opinion, tonight's game is the best time for the Miami Heat to take revenge!
Although the Cavaliers' lineup has become more regular, the running-in period is too short. And there are obvious shortcomings in the lineup. Miami people think that tonight will be the best time for the Heat to make the Cavaliers lose to the dirt.
After the brief appearance ceremony, the American Airlines Center, which had been boiling, finally quieted for a while. The scene was quiet under the American national anthem, but soon, as the national anthem ended, the noisy sound once again occupied the sky above the stadium.
The players on both sides returned to their benches and made the final preparations before the game. The three referees who enforced the game were already standing on the sidelines, and the players on both sides also came to the sidelines to prepare for the field with the final instructions of their team head coaches.
The Cavaliers' lineup has not yet been adjusted tonight. Chris Carman and Vallejo join forces with the inside. Wu Dawei will continue to play against LeBron James in the third position, with the two defenders being Anthony Parker and Ramon Sessions.
For the home team, Mario Chalmos and Dwayne Wade are partnering with the back line, small forward LeBron James, power forward Chris Bosh, and center Joel Anthony.
Since the contracts of the three superstars account for more than 70% of the team's total salary, the giant teams have always had such a structural framework. Joel Anthony, as the center of a strong team, is undoubtedly absolutely unqualified. Apart from being a meat shield, he has almost no other function at all, and even most of the time, he can't even be a meat shield.
The mushroom man Mario Chalmos on the point guard is a newcomer. Although he has good combat power, his potential is not too high. This is basically a common problem for the Big Three teams, and the Celtics came like this back then.
Therefore, for giant teams, it doesn’t matter if there is a weakness in the lineup, but what is related is whether the giants can produce excellent chemical reactions.
Obviously, the Heat team at this moment has such a sign. This is why they have been able to jump into the ranks of top teams in the East from the beginning of the season.
Wu Dawei quickly walked onto the stadium, and at this time most of the players on both sides also stood on the stadium, with the only exception being LeBron James. Since he came to Miami, James brought his pre-match magnesium powder to the American Airlines Center from Cleveland's Quick Loan Center.
The big stars are the focus everywhere they go. As usual, James is filled with magnesium powder, while the fans cheer. Then James walks onto the court like a king, despising all living beings...
Although he was an opponent on the court, especially before, the two sides had some entanglements, LeBron James still pretended to say hello to Wu Dawei after he came on the court.
Wu Dawei pretended to respond to him. However, both of them looked expressionless, and it was obvious that no one was interested in anyone. However, compared to Wu Dawei, there were still ripples in LeBron James's eyes.
Obviously, James could not forget the failure of both sides in the first game. The game that was bound to win should have been a scene of his return to the king, but Wu Dawei's sudden appearance made all this so as to be wiped out and became a passing cloud.
So tonight, James made up his mind to win. Leaving victory in Miami will be all the motivation for him tonight!
Joel Anthony and Andre Valejo stood in the center circle. Although they returned to the familiar No. 4 position from the fifth position, Valejo was still the best choice for the Cavaliers to jump the ball at the beginning. Because Chris Caman is really not a player suitable for the jump ball.
Although he is tall, his bulky weight has dragged down his height...
As mentioned earlier, giant teams generally have huge shortcomings in the lineup due to their salary. Joel Anthony is the biggest shortcoming in the Heat's lineup.
As a meat shield, Joel Anthony has almost no use except for some height and weight. But what is more funny is that at the 2010 World Championships, the World Basketball Association also regarded him as a star to promote...
With the referee's whistle, the basketball was thrown high into the air. Valaijo gained the advantage from the moment he jumped. The ball was pointed by him, and Wu Dawei got the ball in the half of the Cavaliers.
"Okay, dear audiences. This highly anticipated competition has officially begun!"
Charles Barkley sat in the commentary seat and shouted at McGrad on the headset. He was not affected by the booing of Miami fans before. He said with a happy look: "The Cleveland Cavaliers got the ball, which looks like a good sign!"
"What good sign, Charles?"
Kenny Smith asked.
"A good sign for winning this game! According to statistics from the roadside club, the Cavaliers' winning rate is as high as 90% in the game of winning the opening jump ball..."
"Enough! Charles, stop talking nonsense! You might as well announce that the Cavaliers have won this game!"
Barkley looked like I was a loyal fan of the Cavaliers, and finally Ernie Johnson beside him felt too much. In fact, Johnson doesn't like the Heat either, but he is a little afraid of Miami fans who are eyeing him...
Ramon Sessions passed the half-time ball control. Although this game is far more important to the Cavaliers than the previous games, Sessions feels that the pressure he faces is not as great as the previous games.
Stephen Curry, Steve Nash, Brandon Jennings, Derek Ross. Compared with these young and promising defenders, Mario Chalmos, the mushroom man in front of Sessions, is really nothing.
However, despite the lack of pressure, Sessions did not intend to let himself make his first start offense. He knew very well what this game meant for the Cavaliers. Since LeBron James left Cleveland last summer, any game against James' team was the top priority for the Cavaliers.
Cleveland fans have a deep understanding of the love and hate of James for James. Sessions, who has lived in Cleveland for more than half a year. The last time the two sides met at the Quick Loan Center, everything that happened before and after that game had already made Sessions deeply understand. Even if they lost the whole world, Cleveland fans will never tolerate losing to James!
And before the game, the head coach also told the players that tonight, although the American Airlines Center is full of Miami fans; the Quick Loan Center in Cleveland is full of Cleveland fans. They must be staring at the big screen and cheering for the team.
So Sessions seemed more cautious. He did not rush to launch an attack, but signaled Wu Dawei and Valaijo to mention the high position to make a double pick-and-roll with him. The Cavaliers' pick-and-roll tactics in the high position are one of the several offensive methods they are best at this season.
Sessions finally chose to move from Wu Dawei's side, because in this team, compared with Brazilian Valaijo Sessions, he undoubtedly believed in Wu Dawei's strength.
Wu Dawei has always done a great job in pick-and-rolls. He successfully helped Ramon Sessions block Charmos behind him. At the same time, Ramon Sessions's success forced LeBron James to go up and make up for defense.
Then, another old trick, Sessions passed the ball back to Wu Dawei running in the opposite direction. But the gap did not appear, and the Heat were obviously prepared for this before the game. Chalmos directly replaced the defense in front of Wu Dawei. Although the small defender was not as tall as Wu Dawei, he still made it difficult for Wu Dawei to take action easily when he stood in front of Wu Dawei.
Undoubtedly, at this moment, the Heat's preparations before the game were successful. Wu Dawei was blocked by Charmos near the middle distance. Although this was Wu Dawei's shooting hot zone, there was a defensive player standing in front of him, so Wu Dawei was not able to ignore the opponent and take action directly.
But the Cavaliers' offense has not stopped there. Recently, this period has been a difficult period for the Cavaliers, but at the same time, it is also an excellent opportunity for Wu Dawei to experience! In these games without the core point guard attack, Wu Dawei's burden on his shoulders has become heavier, and at the same time, it has indirectly helped Wu Dawei's growth.
The moment he was stopped by Charmos, Wu Dawei no longer placed the ball in his hands, but threw it down with both hands! The ball passed through Charmos' ear, then hit the ground, bounced past Bosh, and after being picked and rolled, he took it directly from Valaijo, who cut the diagonally side empty and cut it down!
The moment Valejo jumped up three steps after getting the ball, he held his hands high and violently poured the basket on the basket!
A beautiful part of the three people cooperated!
2:0!
The Cavaliers took the lead in the away game!
This is Wu Dawei's growth. He is not only able to stop his opponent's performance on the defensive end, but also actively run and roam out a little opportunity on the offensive end. Now, he can also help his teammates score from time to time!
During this period, the Cavaliers did lose again and again, and even lost the originally reliable seventh place in the East, but they did not gain at all. The running-in of the new lineup has become better and better. Chris Carman also gradually used the ability that the team management hoped to get when trading him in the game to strengthen the attack power of the inside. The players also began to slowly adapt to the game lacking Morris Williams to control the rhythm. More importantly, Wu Dawei was still the best player in the team during this period. Even during this difficult period, Wu Dawei's average data was mentioned at the level of 20+10.
He is growing constantly, and the place where he grows is not just the original outstanding aspects. While he steadily improves his offense and defense, his progress in assists is huge!
Wu Dawei is no longer the most trustworthy player on the defensive end. At the same time, he is trying to take on more responsibilities on the offensive end!
If you insist on giving the Cavaliers a lot of defeats and losses during this period and find some high-sounding excuses, then in addition to the pain period of the transaction, it is the price to Wu Dawei for his growth!
After losing LeBron James, the Cavaliers have undoubtedly retreated from a popular contender for championships to the second or even third. Now they are undoubtedly more willing to focus on the future, especially in this season they unexpectedly have Wu Dawei!
A young talented golfer who grew from a supporting role to an All-Star in the second year of the rookie season!
Valaijo's hands filled the baskets to make the previously sensational American Airlines Center quieter. The Clevelanders' first wave of attack took only ten seconds, and such a quick and smooth manner were not what the Miamis thought of before the game.
In the script they originally envisioned for the Cavaliers, a hasty move or even a 24-second violation should be the end of the Clevelanders.
The Miami people have this idea because their team is one of the best defensive teams in the league at present, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, both superstars are one of the best defensive players in the league.
However, the Miami people were taken to the Cavaliers with a good start, because their team is not only one of the best defensive teams in the league at present. At the same time, the Miami people, who are perhaps the strongest attack combination in the league, never worry about the team's offense.
Chris Bosh can solve all enemies in the inside, and Dwayne Wade can beat all opponents in the outside; if these are not enough, we still have LeBron James, a big killer that takes both inside and outside!
Chapter completed!