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Chapter 447 Who Hit 5
10 month 28 day.

NBA2014-15 season opener.

The Pelicans and Cavaliers, which have attracted the attention of fans all over the world, finally ushered in their first game after reorganization during the off-season.

Cavaliers starting lineup: point guard Kyrie Irving, shooting guard Kawhi Leonard, small forward LeBron James, power forward Tristan Thompson and center Mozgov.

Pelicans starting lineup: point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, small forward Jimmy Butler, power forward Anthony Davis and center Oden.

Near the technical table, Li Lai shook hands with the new general manager of the Cavaliers, David Blatt.

The two have had the experience of playing against each other as early as the Olympic Games, so they are very familiar with each other's style of play.

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Chris Paul nodded arrogantly and raised his hand and shouted: "New Orleans!"

Jimmy Butler led the crowd and then shouted: "We will never give up!"

Paul yells: "New Orleans, never back down!"

Anthony Davis led the crowd to shout: "We persevere!"

Antetokounmpo roared: "Let's fight to the last minute, even the last second!"

Paul shook his head and roared, "New Orleans!"

All the Hornets players surged at this moment, shouting frantically: "Fight!" "Fight!!!" "Fight!!!"

DeRozan did not participate in the pre-match shouts of the Pelicans players. He looked at the Pelicans players and felt that they were really retarded.

Paul patted DeRozan and said, "You will have to drive your teammates in the next game."

Jimmy Butler said: "I wish you good luck brother, if you are not mentally retarded enough, we will knock you to the ground for a while."

Carter took the last shot and said to DeRozan: "Don't worry bro, they are scary, but you really have to act mentally retarded, because no one in the Pelicans is normal."

On the court, the game begins.

The Pelicans took the initiative to play Anthony Davis on that point.

The Cavaliers did not accidentally use the inside double-team tactic. As long as Anthony Davis gets the ball, either James on the strong side will double-team, or Mozgov on the other side of the inside will double-team.

At the same time, the overall defense of the Cavaliers has shrunk very deeply, just to prevent the Pelicans from easily finishing inside.

Anthony Davis' ability to break double-teams has not been outstanding. For an inside player like him, it is still a bit too reluctant to let him break through double-teams by breaking through or shooting from long distances.

Paul catches the ball and raises his hand to quickly pass the ball to the weak side. Oden goes to the free throw line to catch the ball and attack the frame head-on.

Because the Cavaliers were originally shrinking their defense, they quickly made substitutions to defend Oden at this time.

James switched defenses, and the bottom line was empty.

DeRozan quickly ran to the free throw line to set up a screen. After borrowing Oden's pick-and-roll, the two quickly walked to the left and the other quickly fell to the low post.

James hesitated.

Because Oden fell to the low post, it was difficult for Leonard to defend from the side. At this time, the best defensive option for the Cavaliers is James to shrink and help defend.

But that leaves DeRozan empty.

Swish!
DeRozan didn't give James time to hesitate, and immediately made a jump shot.

James only had time to stretch out his hand to interfere casually, and the basketball hit the basket steadily.

Cavaliers bench, David Blatt was stunned and then smiled speechlessly.

"What era is this, and the triangle offense has been brought out?"

"DeRozan, his style of play is too retro."

The second game.

The Pelicans' rotation has envious eyes in David Blatt.

Point guard JJ-Redick, shooting guard Andrew Wiggins, small forward Vince Carter, power forward Antetokounmpo and center Diaw.

This lineup completely abandoned the point guard, and Antetokounmpo became a point forward, while Diaw escorted Antetokounmpo as a setter.

"It's a one-star lineup."

"JJ Redick made 44% of his 40-pointers last season! Vince Carter and Diaw both made over [-]% of their [-]-pointers."

"Andrew Wiggins was also a good pitcher in college."

"So in this lineup, Antetokounmpo's breakthrough has become the key."

On the court, Antetokounmpo continued to hold the ball from outside and hit the basket with dunks.

Compared with last season, Antetokounmpo's ability to hold the ball has improved significantly this season. He has completely evolved in the direction designed by Li Lai and has become the biggest killer on the court with the ball.

The Cavaliers were forced to double-team.

The fort outside the three-point line of the Pelicans immediately set up.

What everyone didn't expect was that the rookie Andrew Wiggins was particularly excited to play against the Cavaliers. He made 5 of 3 shots from beyond the three-point line and scored 12 points and 2 rebounds in a single quarter.

"It's just that the defensive end is not good enough, and the defensive awareness is a little bit worse."

"However, Andrew Wiggins' physical talent is frighteningly strong, and he has the potential to become a top defender in the league in the future."

"This Pelicans team, the depth of the bench is scary."

Finally the game is over.

James scored 30 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, playing a very beautiful game after returning to the Cavaliers.

进攻万花筒欧文25分4篮板2助攻，伦纳德23分6篮板3抢断。

But the Pelicans won the game 122:112.

安德鲁·威金斯职业生涯首秀16分4篮板，新援德罗赞21分5篮板3助攻。

After the game, Li Lai saw DeRozan's shortcomings on the court at a glance.

He took the initiative to find DeRozan and said: "Your projection threat is not great, so the Cavaliers tried to let you go one step away tonight."

"Of course, they don't dare to let you go too far. After all, after one step of dribbling, you will reach the middle distance you are best at."

"But that leaves some holes in our squad."

"You have to practice more three-pointers, improve your open three-point shooting percentage, and you have to learn to pass the ball."

"DeRozan, you are a very strong offensive player, and being able to pass the ball will make you more difficult to guard."

DeRozan nodded. At this moment, the teammates on the field are celebrating the victory of this game, and of course they are also talking about receiving the championship ring in the next home game.

James is so popular that he can turn the opening game of the defending champion Pelicans into an away game.

DeRozan couldn't help but said, "It feels so good to win."

after the game.

Although the Pelicans won the game, Li Lai was very nervous and immediately arranged for a meeting with the coaching staff.

They discussed only one question, after the Pelicans lost Jordan, how to solve the current lineup problem and how to solve the inside problem.

Stevens suggested: "In tonight's game, we let Anthony Davis play 5 at the most critical time, and at the same time arranged a lineup of Paul, DeRozan, Jimmy Butler, and Antetokounmpo."

"As it turns out, the Pelicans are only at their strongest when Anthony Davis is at 5."

Du Feng nodded in agreement and said: "So we can give Anthony Davis more playing time and let him fill the remaining center time after Jordan left."

"Since Oden joined the Pelicans, although there has been no problem with his physical condition, he has suffered many serious injuries in his career after all, and it is impossible to give him a long playing time."

"And Antetokounmpo has improved significantly this season. He already has the strength of a starter. We should push him more to the power forward position and partner with thick eyebrows."

Stevens said suddenly: "Even taking Oden to start, letting Anthony Davis play the starting 5 position, and Antetokounmpo playing the starting 4 position is also a good choice."

Li Lai pondered and said: "I have no objection to giving Antetokounmpo a longer time, and I have no objection to letting him start."

"However, Anthony Davis can't play 5."

Stevens frowned and said, "Then who hits 5?"

Li Lai said: "Antetokounmpo!"

(End of this chapter)